Practical guidance for choosing, sizing, charging, installing and maintaining LiFePO4 battery systems for RVs, boats, golf carts, solar and off-grid power.
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Battery BasicsUpdated 23 min read
Learn why LiFePO4 battery voltage and percentage readings may not match, how the flat voltage curve affects SOC accuracy, and when to trust voltage vs percentage.
By Stephen Davenport
Battery BasicsPublished 8 min read
Learn why your LiFePO4 battery percentage may look inaccurate, what causes SOC drift, why it does not mean the battery is defective, and how to recalibrate it.
By Stephen Davenport
BMS & TroubleshootingPublished 6 min read
Learn why LiFePO4 batteries in parallel shut down at startup, how voltage mismatch causes equalization current, and how to prevent BMS overcurrent trips.
By Stephen Davenport
Charging & InvertersPublished 7 min read
Learn why inverter inrush current can cause a LiFePO4 battery BMS trip, especially with Victron inverters, and how pre-charge circuits prevent shutdowns.
By Stephen Davenport
RV & VanUpdated 11 min read
Learn what to check before replacing an RV lead-acid battery with lithium, including charger compatibility, sizing, wiring, solar, alternator charging, and battery fitment.
By Stephen Davenport
Golf CartUpdated 11 min read
Learn how to convert a golf cart from lead-acid to lithium batteries, including voltage, charger compatibility, conversion kits, accessories, and common mistakes.
By Stephen Davenport
RV & VanUpdated 18 min read
Learn how to choose the best lithium battery for RV solar setups based on capacity, solar charging, inverter loads, cycle life, battery size, and off-grid use.
By Stephen Davenport
RV & VanUpdated 12 min read
Wondering what size lithium battery do I need for my RV? Learn how to size RV lithium batteries based on amp-hours, watt-hours, inverter loads, solar charging, and off-grid runtime.
By Stephen Davenport
Battery BasicsUpdated 12 min read
Learn how long lithium golf cart batteries last, including cycle life, years of use, range per charge, factors that affect lifespan, and how they compare to lead-acid batteries.
By Stephen Davenport
Golf CartUpdated 10 min read
Learn what to check before upgrading to a 48V lithium golf cart battery, including compatibility, charging, runtime, cost, conversion kits, and lithium vs lead-acid differences.
By Stephen Davenport
Marine & Trolling MotorUpdated 17 min read
Compare lithium marine batteries vs AGM batteries for boats, including weight, runtime, charging, lifespan, maintenance, cost, trolling motors, and deep cycle use.
By Stephen Davenport
Marine & Trolling MotorUpdated 17 min read
Learn how lithium marine batteries compare to lead-acid and AGM batteries for boats, trolling motors, deep cycle use, charging, runtime, safety, and long-term value.
By Stephen Davenport
Battery BasicsUpdated 11 min read
Compare lithium vs lead-acid golf cart batteries by weight, lifespan, charging speed, runtime, maintenance, cost, and upgrade requirements before switching your cart to LiFePO4.
By Stephen Davenport
Golf CartUpdated 15 min read
Learn how to upgrade to lithium golf cart batteries, including 36V, 48V, and 72V options, conversion kits, cost, runtime, and what to know before replacing lead-acid batteries.
By Stephen Davenport
Company NewsPublished 6 min read
Epoch Batteries releases Victron products designed for smarter LiFePO4 power systems, with compatibility for Elite Series batteries in RV, marine, solar, and off-grid applications.
By Stephen Davenport
System Design & WiringPublished 6 min read
Learn what happens when electrical demand exceeds supply, including voltage sag, overload protection, heat buildup, and how LiFePO4 batteries support reliable power systems.
By Stephen Davenport
Battery BasicsPublished 8 min read
Learn how high discharge cycles affect LiFePO4 battery longevity, including heat buildup, C-rate stress, depth of discharge, and best practices for longer battery life.
By Stephen Davenport
Battery BasicsPublished 3 min read
Explore how current flows in LiFePO4 batteries, including electron movement, internal resistance, and BMS control. Learn how advanced lithium systems optimize performance, safety, and energy efficiency across real-world applications.
By Stephen Davenport
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