Frequently asked questions

Q: Do you sell gel batteries?

A: Only upon request.

Q: Why are lithium batteries better than gel batteries?

A: Lithium batteries have more cycles and are more cost effective.

Q: How many cycles do you get out of a lithium battery?

A: It varies depending on the cell technology of the battery, but the average is 6000 cycles.

Q: What batteries fit on your standard battery hanging bracket?

A: Most standard 5kwh batteries like the Greenrich RM and the Narada NESR Battery.

Q: Can i use a regular fire extinguisher for a lithium flame?

A: No, it has to be a lithium battery specific extinguisher like the Flameblock extinguishers we supply.

Q: What is a BMS?

A: It is the Battery Managing System.

Q: What is a battery c-rating?

A: It is the charge and discharge rate of the battery.

Q: What is an IP rating for batteries?

A: It stands for Ingress Protection. This rating indicates how well a battery's enclosure seals against foreign bodies like dust and moisture.

Q: What cable do i use to connect the battery to the inverter?

A: It has to be DC Battery Cable.

Q: What protection device is needed between battery and inverter?

A: A DC Disconnect.