KS energy lithium battery

[Donk]

Hi all thinking of buying a 200ah lithium battery has anybody got one are they okay or are they not so okay any thoughts please gratefully received
many thanks Dave aka Donk

 

[Bluemooner]

One of my mates has one in his caravan and loves it he is always off grid i am thinking of getting one next year

 

[gerry mcg]

I've bought one of the underseat 200Ah KS batteries.
I'm getting it fitted this week along with a votronic 1212-50 B2B

 

[poppycamper]

Not the 200ah but I have had 2x120ah fitted in my van for nearly 3 years now. Absolutely no issues... Absolutely recommend KS Energy lithiums.

 

[Carpmart]

Yep have two of the 200A KS packs, so 408A total as they are actually 204A each.

So far so good! Had them in since June and took them at the word of the marketing hype and fitted them and forgot!

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[RM_Marine]

Do you need a B2B charger for them or can you just plug and play them with my current fit.

Standard engine to battery management as per autotrail and a aftermarket 120w solor panel through a victron mppt 120/40

 

[davidroxburgh]

good choice!

 

[Jim]

. Absolutely recommend KS Energy lithiums.

I'm glad you've said that....They have just enquired about advertising here and offering a 5% Funster discount.

 

[Garratt]

I have just bought and installed a 155Ah KS Energy lithium in my Dreamer D55, replacing the knackered 100Ah Banner lead acid. I installed a DC-DC charger at the same time to ensure that the battery was given the correct charging profile - I watched the YouTube video where they do a straight swap on a Swift and rely on the drop in the cables to get the voltage roughly right at the battery.

PS I had a discount code to get some money off, but it would be great to have a Funster specific code.

 

[poppycamper]

I'm glad you've said that....They have just enquired about advertising here and offering a 5% Funster discount.

Back dated I trust..

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[BillyKontiki]

Got two KS. 100 ah. Plus victron 12/12/30A B to B. You won’t regret purchasing them, they don’t half pack a punch all the way.
The director of kS. Neal Morris is very helpful if you have any questions or concerns.

 

[cyberyacht]

Had a 120Ah for almost a year. Added second one a couple of days ago. Don't have to worry about my OH's electrical profligacy now.

 

[Dazza 6863]

Looking at purchasing the KS. 200ah under-seat battery and a B2B charger does anyone know where I can the B3B, fitted I'm in the Manchester area.
Thanks in advance Darren

 

[BillyKontiki]

I’m sure kS do a fitting service there in Kidderminster. Not that far.

 

[Tombola]

Im looking at a couple of the KS batteries Jim
is there a funster code yet ?

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[Alan]

Im looking at a couple of the KS batteries Jim
is there a funster code yet ?

If Jim has’nt got funster code yet I believe you get a 5%discount by following them on Facebook

 

[Tombola]

Doesnt look like there is a funster code
Ive ordered one and will report back after Ive compared to the Polinovel

 

[Wanderlust]

We have had 2 x150ah KS for a year now, no issues.

 

[poppycamper]

Doesnt look like there is a funster code
Ive ordered one and will report back after Ive compared to the Polinovel

Jim did reply very recently (within last 2 weeks) to one of my posts that KS Energy had been in touch with him with the view of possibly offering a Fun Discount on their batteries.

 

[Guigsy]

I've just been told by KS Energy that they can install a LiFePO4 battery for me. But they can't install the B2B or mains charger at this time. But:

Your EBL will charging this perfectly well on its standard lead/gel setting and via the split charge system.

Apart from the charging being slow... is that safe and good for the battery???

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[Tombola]

Jim did reply very recently (within last 2 weeks) to one of my posts that KS Energy had been in touch with him with the view of possibly offering a Fun Discount on their batteries.

Thanks, yeah I seen that post and asked the question on it , I dont think they followed through though.
but thanks

 

[Jim]

Yes, Ive sent them some proposals and they are coming back to me.

 

[poppycamper]

Apart from the charging being slow... is that safe and good for the battery??

I believe it will do no harm.... indeed exact situation you have if you have a solar panel... cloudy day... maybe 1amp charge rate.!!

 

[Guigsy]

I believe it will do no harm.... indeed exact situation you have if you have a solar panel... cloudy day... maybe 1amp charge rate.!!

My solar does have a lithium setting, so that should be OK.

I was more worried about the mains and alternator charging from the EBL. I thought that a lead/gel setting would attempt to float charge a battery, which is bad for lithium?

 

[poppycamper]

My solar does have a lithium setting, so that should be OK.

I was more worried about the mains and alternator charging from the EBL. I thought that a lead/gel setting would attempt to float charge a battery, which is bad for lithium?

Ah sorry misunderstood you.
Yea float charge bad for lithium which is why I use a stand alone lithium charger in van when required which is really only to fully charge battery before leaving home..I never use van charger.

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[Guigsy]

Ah sorry misunderstood you.
Yea float charge bad for lithium which is why I use a stand alone lithium charger in van when required which is really only to fully charge battery before leaving home..I never use van charger.

So I could pull the fuse on the mains charger to prevent that from float charging the battery.

What about the B2B/DC-DC charger that runs of the alternator? Is that relatively safe provided I don't drive for multiple hours on a full battery?

 

[poppycamper]

So I could pull the fuse on the mains charger to prevent that from float charging the battery.

What about the B2B/DC-DC charger that runs of the alternator? Is that relatively safe provided I don't drive for multiple hours on a full battery?

Again I have an isolation switch from b2b (lithium setting) to battery which I turn off when not required... especially useful when using van in winter ( as everyday transport and not as camper) when battery is very cold.
People will tell you no need as lithium setting and battery bms will do that for you but I am old school and prefer to have added protection of manual isolation and then I know 100% it will be safe.
Edit in answer to first question depends on charger but on mine I just leave charger turned of.

 

[gerry mcg]

I have my 200Ah KS Energy lithium connected to my Victron 75/15 MPPT solar controller that has a lithium profile and a SmartBatterySense set to prevent solar charging below 5C
It is charged via the alternator through a Votronic 1212-50 B2B, that has a lithium setting and has a temp sensor connected to -ive battery terminal that will prevent the B2B from charging below 0C and via EHU, through the Schaudt EBL119 Relying on the battery BMS to prevent charging below 0C.

now the EBL 119 only has a GEL or AGM setting, so i contacted Udo Lang at Schaudt re EBL119 and Lithium, and this is his reply
”The EBL with the IUoU charging line in Gel mode is possible to charge in a good way Lithium battery types with a battery management system on it.
So the best is to ask at the battery producer´s help desk for the ok to charger with the EBL with 14,3V and 18A output the Lithium battery.”

I understand the charge on the EBL119 GEL setting is 14.4V at 18A for up to 16h which is fine for the Lithium, and the float voltage is 13.7v, which is not harmful for the lithium

 

[Tombola]

I never use van charger.

same here, I discn this and use the victron charger
Same iwth my b2b, I bought a victron Isolated orion and installed a simple switch I can reach when driving. though I do believe it drops itself when needed, I just switch off though.
the same with my solar, fitted a switch which is also handy when working on it

 

[Howard B]

I'm glad you've said that....They have just enquired about advertising here and offering a 5% Funster discount.

Any update on this ? I have money burning a hole in my pocket. but if I can save a bit on the cost may be able to go up a size.
Ta

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