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Lithium Battery price drop

Lithium Battery price drop.  I have added another link for the next seller until this item is restocked, This seller is AMAZON’s choice with 5 year warranty. Link at bottom of page

I keep seeing prices drop for lithium batteries. This is a new low price for a LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery at 100-amp hours with BMS.  So how do you know you are getting what you pay for? It is difficult. This Lithium battery offers a four-year warranty for 39.99 and an auto accessory warranty for 32.44.  It is sold on Amazon for 299.00. This is an unbelievable price for a lithium iron phosphate deep cycle battery.

  • Deep Cycle Battery: Our LiFePO4 battery provides 2000+ cycles compared to 300-500 cycles in a lead acid battery. The service life of a LiFePO4 battery is 8 to 10 times longer than the standard lead-acid battery. The weight of the lithium iron phosphate battery is 30% lighter than the lead-acid battery of the same capacity. This battery does not experience Memory effect – Wikipedia, no matter what state the battery is in, it can be used as soon as it is charged.
  • BMS Complete Protection: This LiFePO4 Battery has a Built-In BMS (Battery Management System) to perform cell balancing and to protect the battery from overcharge, over-discharge, overload, overheating, low discharge rate and short circuiting. LiFePO4 Batteries are safer than lead acid or AGM batteries, avoiding fire and explosion accident.
  • ABS Case & Waterproof: ANOWONA LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries come with an ABS plastic case, providing excellent impact resistance, toughness and stability. 12V 6Ah battery adopts IP56 waterproof craftsmanship, preventing it from leakage, dust and water.
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Lithium Iron Technology:

The ANOWONA deep cycle lithium-ion battery has a higher energy density, it is more stable, adding performance and greater power. This LiFepo4 battery will not burn out when overcharged, over discharged, overcurrent or short circuit, and can withstand high temperatures without decomposition. It can support fast charging and solar panel charging. Our LiFepo4 battery is a green battery, it does not contain any heavy metals and rare metals and is more environmentally friendly.

The maximum charge rate for this battery is rated at 50 amps. The maker’s name is ANOWONA. I know nothing about ANOWONA. I only know they are selling on Amazon. I would encourage everyone to purchase a warranty. I plan to purchase both warranties. Clicking the link will take you to the site. Best wishes.

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  • Lithium Battery price drop
    Lithium Battery price drop.  I have added another link for the next seller until this item is restocked, This seller is AMAZON’s choice with 5 year warranty. Link at bottom of page I keep seeing prices drop for lithium batteries. This is a new low price for a LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery at 100-amp hours with… Read more: Lithium Battery price drop
  • Portable Gas Generator BAN
    Portable Gas Generator Ban has passed in California. Will it be illegal to run your portable generator at a campsite? Will you be able to own a portable generator at your place of residence?  The California Air Resource Board (CARB) was considering a regulation to ban small off-road engines, which included portable gas generators used… Read more: Portable Gas Generator BAN
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Portable Gas Generator BAN

Portable Gas Generator Ban has passed in California.

Will it be illegal to run your portable generator at a campsite? Will you be able to own a portable generator at your place of residence?  The California Air Resource Board (CARB) was considering a regulation to ban small off-road engines, which included portable gas generators used by RVs (recreational vehicles).

California became the first state to outlaw the sale of single-engine off-road equipment (SORE). This law included lawnmowers and leaf blowers.

How does it affect portable generators?  Any gas-powered generator under 25 horsepower, which is most portable generators, will be part of the ban.

This does not affect stationary generators.

You may use a generator during a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

Permits may be required to allow you to use a back-up generator. Again, CARB regulations allows you use a generator during PSPS. The proposed law to ban portable gas-powered engines has passed in California. This will affect portable gas generators in 2028. It seems to ban the sale of portable gas generators and finally the use of portable generators in 2028.

The intention would indicate that ZEE generators (with zero emissions equipment) would replace portable gas generators. Many RVers rely on portable gas generators to boondock.  They use them when a hook-up is not available. Also, portable generators have served a crucial role during natural disasters and major power outages.

This post will be updated to any changes or any exemptions that may occur.

Thank you for reading this blog, I hope you will share it.

CARB California Air Resource Board

https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/homepage

So far this law will affect:

  • lawnmowers
  • weed trimmers
  • chainsaws
  • golf carts
  • specialty vehicles
  • generators
  • pumps

What is does not affect:

  • on road motor vehicles
  • off road motorcycles
  • all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
  • boats
  • snowmobiles
  • model airplanes, car or boats (I believe RC hobby)

The goal is to transition to 100 percent zero-emission off-road vehicles and equipment by 2035.

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  • Lithium Battery price drop
    Lithium Battery price drop.  I have added another link for the next seller until this item is restocked, This seller is AMAZON’s choice with 5 year warranty. Link at bottom of page I keep seeing prices drop for lithium batteries. This is a new low price for a LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery at 100-amp hours with… Read more: Lithium Battery price drop
  • Portable Gas Generator BAN
    Portable Gas Generator Ban has passed in California. Will it be illegal to run your portable generator at a campsite? Will you be able to own a portable generator at your place of residence?  The California Air Resource Board (CARB) was considering a regulation to ban small off-road engines, which included portable gas generators used… Read more: Portable Gas Generator BAN
  • Harmony Borax Works
    The Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail is located in Death Valley.  At its full operation three tons of borax was produced per day.  The Harmony Borax works employed 40 men.  To transfer all this borax required a 20-mule team.  The operation became famous because of the large mule teams and double wagons.
  • Furnace Creek Visitor Center
    Furnace Creek Visitor Center features small museum and small bookstore.  You can speak to rangers, pay park fees, or buy a yearly national park pass.  Some exhibits include short films about Death Valley.  There is a large 3D display map showing where all the popular sites and attractions are located.  You can verify weather conditions… Read more: Furnace Creek Visitor Center
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solar generator

Item List and Cost

Item List and Cost – How Much?

 

Item List and Cost

Before I begin, I want to emphasize the build was driven by cost. That is finding the best deal. How much does it cost to build a solar generator?  Buying a solar generator can be costly.  Building your own generator allows you to expand the amount of power for substantially less cost.  Basically, more power for less money.  

Solar generators provide a reusable source of energy using solar panels.  Gas generators can provide power as long as you have access to fuel.  The point is during a natural disaster, these resources may not be readily available.  Once you build your solar generator, you can use sun as a power source.  Weather allowing of course.  

Solar Panels – my cost for 2 120 watts 12v – 300.00

MPPT Tracer Solar Controller – my cost for 30 amp – 129.00

30 amp Tracer Solar Controller
Solar Charge Controller Tracer 30 amp

AGM Deep Cycle Batteries – my cost for 2 100 amp 12v – 340.00 

AGM Deep Cycle Battery
AGM Deep Cycle Batteries

Pure Sine Wave Inverter – my cost for 1000 watt 2000 surge – 200.00 

mppt pure sine wave inverter
mppt pure sine wave inverter

Mt-5 or MT-50 meter – my cost for meter programmer – 35.00

MT-5 Meter for Tracer
MT-5 Meter or MT-50 Meter

Wiring 8 gauge – my cost for panels to solar controller – 30.00-50.00 

 Wiring Battery – my cost for 2 gauge battery to battery – 10.00-20.00

3M Double sided tape my cost for flexible solar panels Tape – 20.00-30.00

MC4 Connectors my cost making connectors – 15.00

Branch Connectors – my cost – 8.00

Fuses and breakers – my cost – 40.00 

Misc. unforeseen cost – my cost – 100.00 buffer may more or less

and finally – Dual Battery Isolator my cost – 100.00

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  • Lithium Battery price drop
    Lithium Battery price drop.  I have added another link for the next seller until this item is restocked, This seller is AMAZON’s choice with 5 year warranty. Link at bottom of page I keep seeing prices drop for lithium batteries. This is a new low price for a LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery at 100-amp hours with… Read more: Lithium Battery price drop
  • Portable Gas Generator BAN
    Portable Gas Generator Ban has passed in California. Will it be illegal to run your portable generator at a campsite? Will you be able to own a portable generator at your place of residence?  The California Air Resource Board (CARB) was considering a regulation to ban small off-road engines, which included portable gas generators used… Read more: Portable Gas Generator BAN
  • Harmony Borax Works
    The Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail is located in Death Valley.  At its full operation three tons of borax was produced per day.  The Harmony Borax works employed 40 men.  To transfer all this borax required a 20-mule team.  The operation became famous because of the large mule teams and double wagons.
  • Furnace Creek Visitor Center
    Furnace Creek Visitor Center features small museum and small bookstore.  You can speak to rangers, pay park fees, or buy a yearly national park pass.  Some exhibits include short films about Death Valley.  There is a large 3D display map showing where all the popular sites and attractions are located.  You can verify weather conditions… Read more: Furnace Creek Visitor Center
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Baofeng UV-5R and UV-5RA Dual Band Radio

If you lose phone service, what will you do. Imagine no cable, internet or phone service. Do you have a back-up plan? Communication during an emergency is vital. This is an entry level solution for communication. Currently, the Baofeng UV-5r (暴风影音) runs about 25.00 to 35.00 dollars. During a crisis the price will increase and availability may be limited. I recommend to you to at least check it out. This is the lowest cost solution I can find.

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