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<p> SimpliPhi also has the benefit of adding smaller KWhr
batteries (3.8). They have a ten year warranty but also say:"
AmpliPHI and PHI batteries’ <i>expected</i> cycle life rating is
10,000 cycles when a maximum of 80% DOD is maintained"<br>
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<p>Bill<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Feather River Solar Electric
Bill Battagin, Owner
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5575 Genesee Rd. (USPS, UPS)
Taylorsville, CA 95983
530.284.1925 Office/ 530.258.1641 Cell
CA Lic 874049
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an offgrid client's battery bank from 2-volt Rolls KS17s to
LiFePO4 batteries. I'm basically looking at one Fortress
eVault Max cabinet vs. a HomeGrid 4 stack option. I have used
the eVault Maxs before, and generally like them. The 2
options are relatively equivalent cost and size. The
advantage of the eVault is that I've used them with good
success several times, and they have a better listed warranty
(6,000 cycles vs. 4,000, slightly more favorable end of life
capacity retention). The reason I am considering the HomeGrid
is because the promise of more incremental increases if that
becomes a need (4.8 kWh blocks vs. 18.5 kWh) and the promised
ease of adding up to another 4 blocks with apparently little
or no effort compared to the need for a whole other large
battery connection. These will be matched up to an existing
Sol-Ark 12k inverter. If anyone has any experience with the
HomeGrid (positive or negative), or experience with both
brands, I'd love to hear any feedback. I hate installing
equipment I haven't used before! 😕<br>
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