Thank you , nice easy comparisons . I was thinking of putting a lithium battery into my UPS but you've persuaded me to go to the original Lead Acid , due to charger and recycling issues.
I built a homemade budget Ebike, and I used lead acid battery. The reason I don't use Lithium ion is overheated easily. So, if I use Lithium ion, I need to build a cooling system for the battery. That would be times consuming and a lot of cost. Next, the Lithium ion is very expensive. Meanwhile, the lead acid battery is very heavy duty battery, I don't have to worry about heat problem. Plus, it's more cheap.
based on the weight of lead and its proportion in lead-acid batteries, I wonder if it's possible to increase the Wh/kg of lead-acid by removing the lead metal plates and replacing them with a lighter material. if we can replace the lead metal with some form of carbon, it should be possible to reduce the weight of the battery by about 20-30%, leading to an increase in Wh/kg of about 20-30%. Loved the explanation.
Hi. There is a massive research going on in the battery segment, and CTEK is not a part of that research - we are making the best charger ever for the battery already on the market. I hope someone gives you a good insight in what happens on the battery market - I would like to know more myself.. Best regards CTEK Support
Saw on this other rvideo that cop cars can be engine off ( not idling ) with Lithium ion battery and still keep ac and other things running ? Is this true and how much the cost ? What's the life of such a battery ?
Actually, you can *NOT* use 100% of the power in a Li-Ion battery, because the BMS will SHUT DOWN the battery BEFORE you can use 100%. Therefore, the battery inside should be over-rated and the Amp-Hours on the label is Under-Rated per the Cut-off voltage of the BMS. You are still only using a PORTION of that battery's actual capacity. And on some Li-Ion Batteries you cannot even get the Amp-Hour as stated on the label !
I have a portable air pump for inflating kayaks and sup boards. Its got a 12v 9ah sealed elb lead acid as standard. The pump unit itself is perfect for my needs, however it would be so much better with a lithium battery. The lead acid holds charge for a about 2-3 weeks and it self discharges, it also dies pretty quick when used. I guess I could put in a lithium replacement but it is a sealed unit and that would then require me to modify it to be able to charge the lithium replacement because obviously I can't use the lead acid charging circuitry on the unit. I guess my only option to convert to lithium is to replace the battery and modify the casing of my pump to allow easy connection of an external lithium battery charger. Is this my only option?
Hi, you are right. A lithium (LiFePO4) conatins more energy/kg, can be deeper discharged and do not self discharge as much compared with a lead/acid battery. A lithium battery will most likely serve your purposes better. My thought is - that if you can charge your lead acid battery connected in the pump, you should be able to replace it with a same physical sized lithium battery and charge it the same way, lithium batteries has poles to connect the charger to - An idea is to use the Connect eyelet that are provided in the box and when you replace your battery - is there a possibility to add the connect eyelets to the battery poles and let the cable hang outside the pump to make it easy to connect the charger? The Lithium XS and the CT5 PowerSport can with good result charge a lithium (LiFePo4) battery. I hope this will help Best regards CTEK Support
Hi. In order to know if the battery can run your consumers, you need to find out how much they consume, and for how long you want to run the consumers. For more exact answer please contact the battery manufacturer or the battery reseller. CTEKs chargers will for sure charge the battery when it's time. Good luck. Best regards CTEK Support
Ok , I have a 'Duracell 600 Power pack' INVERTER,,, Yup, the ' acid battery ' in it is toast. Can I replace it with a Lithium Ion battery ??? Whats in there now is basically a car battery.. Its actually a wonderful devise !!!!! Thank you !!!!
Hi, thank you for your kind words. If you want to know what batteries you can use instead for your Duracell 600 - please contact your vehicle workshop. If the battery they recommend is a Lithium (LiFePO4) battery - you can definitely use our CTEK charger Lithium XS to charge it. Best regards CTEK Support
You are probably right - but we need to give recommendations that suits most batteries - but it is always good to check the recommendations for the battery you have! Best regards CTEK Support
Ctek, you mis understood me.. I want to know what Battery or batteries , I can put INSIDE the Duracell 600.. The battery inside it is dead... Thank you
I kindly ask you to contact a battery dealer for that. We know how to take care about the batteries - but when it comes to choose the best battery for your needs, please contact a battery dealer. Best regards CTEK Support
too bad I just upgraded my lead acid system few years ago. I have a CTEK MXS 25 . voltages would work just fine but the temperature sensor raises voltages to 15v when its colder so it won't work. My 300ah lithium battery can accept 14.7v max and 13.5v float... so without the temperature compensation it would work..
Hi. CTEK do not recommend to use a charger for lead acid batteries to charge a Lithium (LiFEPO4) as the charge algorithm can cause problem for the Lithium battery. For that reason we have updated the MXS 25 to a PRO25S that can charge lead acid and lithium. Best regards CTEK Support
Thats all fine n dandy but whys my KTM lithium battery got an earth post swivelling around on its own and a rattling sound like a nuts fallen off inside it?
Hi, that didn't sound that good. I recommend you to contact KTM to get correct information. If somehting is wrong with the battery you should not use it. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thanks for the reply, ive gone on to find a video where someone with a hacksaw opens up a battery so goggles on, its operation time!
Hi. If you are looking for the battery that works the best for your special requirements, I strongly recommend you to contact a battery reseller for best advice. CTEK is more than happy to inform how you should care for the battery when you have decided what type is the best. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
You are right! Good Lithium cells can last for 10-20 years. But they can also be ruined by faulty charge or to hard use. Taking good care of your cells makes them last a lot longer. Best regards CTEK Support
at what volt its time to charge the lithium battery?Can i charge a lithium battery bms equipped with a normal ctek charger or definitely i need one lithium xs?
Hi. Litium (LiFePO4) and Lead-Acid batteries need totally different charge algorithms, so CTEK do not recommend you to use anything else than a charger with the corret algoritm. For Lithium (LiFEPO4) batteries we recommend Powersport, Lithium XS or M15, M25 or PRO25. Best regards CTEK Support
@@BGDS Hi A lithium (LiFePO4) battery is stated as very empty at 13,1-13,2V, but on the other hand it can be left uncharged for long periods of time without getting harmed. Connect the charger the day before use. Or if you find it easier - connect when you have used the battery. The CTEK maintenance mode will make sure you will not overcharge your Lihtium battery. Good luck CTEK Support
@@franchisefred4066 ive seen quite a few cars with the smaller ones with built in charge regulator, meant for bikes but only 900g and they havent gone boom... yet?
@@BoomChing So ... If the charging amps are too high - the battery is disconnected from the alternator If the charging voltage is too high - the battery is disconnected from the alternator Disconnecting the battery from the alternator is usual not a good thing. The BMS ( internal circuit board ) is *NOT* a charge controller !!! And if the Engine RPM's are too low and the Li-Ion battery is deeply discharged ( ie - like in the morning ) then your alternator can severely over-heat = smoke ...
HI. NO! Do not try to do that. They work totally different, with different voltage levels and charge in /charge out characteristic. If you want to connect in series the batteries need to be as alike as possible. Same sort, same size, same technology. I recommend you to talk to your battery reseller for advice of what batteries will be best for your needs. Best regards CTEK Support
Hey guys, I have a 2000 watt jupiter modified sine wave inverter with a 4000 w peak with a 100 ah wiez gel lead acid battery. I have a 100/50 victron charge controller with 400 watts of solar. Can I exchange the 100ah lead acid battery i have,, with a 100 ah "ampere time" lithium 12 v battery? I need to know before I spend all that money. I hope it will run my 2000 watt inverter. The most I plan to use is a little 500 watt air conditioner. And I don't even have that yet, I just use 2 fans for now that use up about 100 watts continuous. Any replies would help, thanks guys! 🙏❤❤❤❤
Hi James. Thank you for giving us the trust to help you. As this is actually not a question about how to charge in the best way, but mor about how to choose the best battery for your needs - I highly recommend you to contact a battery specialist as there knowledge is probably higher when it comes to specific battery types. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
"1/3rd the weight. 90% of a lead acid battery is lead and only 3% of a lithium battery is lithium". Lithium has a specific gravity of 0.53(53% the weight of water). It is very light. There's way more copper(sg 8.96), steel(sg 7.8) and nickel(8.9) which is much much heavier so how does having a much smaller percentage of very light material help your point of it being lighter?
Hi. The reason we talk about the weight of a lead/acid battery compared with a Lithium (LiFePO4) battery ( not the metals them selfes) is that in some vehicles a light weight battery is a positive thing. Moving a a heavy battery takes more energy. I hope this explains the purpose of our statement. Best regards CTEK Support
@@E-BikingAdventures Sorry if I missunderstand your point, I just answered as good as I could, Please rephrase your question and I will do better next time. Best regards CTEK Support
The whole point of it being lighter is so you can run your boat way long and with less drag. The copper and nickel are what is used in 21st century technology. Lead is 12 times more dense than water. I can have 4 times more usable amp hours power with full 12.8v for the same weight.
@@paulharkin7936 . Yes. What's your point. BTW, lead is 11.3 times heavier than water. About 23 times heavier than lithium so why is only having 3% of it a selling point for it being lighter as opposed to 90%. F! You people are stupid.
Lithium Battery can / may have a longer life than Lead-Acid Battery, but you clearly do NOT see that in Cell Phones or Laptops. The application makes a huge difference in actual ( real world ) life cycles ...
HI, Lithium (LiFePO4) is a battery with very high energy density, light weight and fast to charge but Lead Acid is still a very safe and reliable chemistry, and a lot cheaper. Easier to manufacture and recycle . I think it is good we have the choice!, Best regards CTEK Support
Lead Crystal does not really work as other lead acid batteries, as the electrolyte is exchanged to a saltsolution. Most of them can be charged with the CTEK charger, but I recommend you to check what voltage levels is recommended for your type. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers ment compared to lithium if you want to compare something to lithium compare silicon dioxide battery at least it's a fair comparison
Hi, lead acid batteries starts tu sulphate heavier at about 50% of discharge - so most recommendations is not to discharge deeper than 50% if it can be avoided. The cycles are often mentioned as (for example, 3-500 deep discharges to 50% if you discharge more - it will age faster. Of course there are different recommendtations out there, but we goes for the most common. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers No, the sulfate is created per the Percentage of DOD. Nothing MAGICAL or BAD happens just because we discharged below 50% SOC. If your battery cannot discharge below 50% SOC then it is junk. No Deep Cycle Battery Manufacturer has ever stated what you claim. Certainly shallower discharges, allow for many shallow cycles, but we cannot shut-off the RV just because we are at 50% SOC ...
@@MrSummitville I can see you have a big knowledge about this, and clearly my answers are written to the more common knowledge level about batteries and battery problems. Regarding sulphation - The deeper discharged the worse - we can agree to that.. Best regards CTEK Support
Hi. One of the big reasons to why LiFePO4 is used in vehicles (except from the voltage level) is the safety. There is built in a lot of BMS into the batteries recommended for vehicles today and fires are rare. CTEK is a charger company and we know a lot about batteries in order to be able to construct the best chargers - but we don't know everything. For mor specific information please contact a battery manufacturer. Best regards CTEK Support
Hi, I understand that it can be confusing. But the 80 % is the part you can fill fast ( often up to 95% in some lithium batteries) and after that you need to fill slower in order to fully charge but not over charge the battery. I hope this makes sense. Best regards CTEK Support
Hi again, if you are going to store a lithium battery, you should charge it to 80% and then leave it. Lithium batteries does not self discharge as lead acid does so maintenance charging is not needed as long as there is no consumers active draining the battery. Best regards CTEK Support
I hate when people put very little emphasis on an important feature to fit their agenda. Lead battery can be reused up to 99% is a very important fact here and you just speak briefly in a very confusing context. You smear the distinction in the way you speak to make it confusing and less of an important feature. Lithium is not that green after all if it can't be reused as much as lead battery.
@Youmaar Ludwig - Comparing, "Initial Cost vs Lifetime Cycles vs % DOD ..." is a very challenging, expensive and lengthy project. There are way too many applications, making it impossible for anybody to state that "Lithium is always best or Lead is always best". CTEK makes *CHARGERS* , they do not make batteries. There are many RUclips videos that do a LIFETIME COST analysis for a specific application. Seek them out ...
Why Upgrade Your RV from Lead Acid to BigBattery? BigBattery: Lasts 10+ Years with Zero Maintenance. (3,000-4,000/Cycles) Lead-Acid: Lasts 2-3 Years with Annual Maintenance Required. (500-1000/Cycles) BigBattery: Weighs ⅓ the weight @ 47/LBS for 2.17KWh of Capacity. Lead-Acid: Battery Bank adds 700+lbs to your RV, lowering fuel efficiency. BigBattery: Provides 2-3x More Power to more easily run heavy applications. Lead-Acid: Relies on your generator using fuel to power heavy applications. BigBattery: Charges 3x Faster through “Continuous Charge”. Lead-Acid: Charges slower requiring wave charging. BigBattery: Requires 1/3rd the space, providing extra storage capacity. Lead-Acid: Requires 3x more space eliminating valuable storage for your tools and toys. BigBattery: Includes Smart Safety Features in every pack. (BMS/FUSE/THERMAL) Lead-Acid: Zero safety built in. Exposed leads & terminals. Requires additional fuses.
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Thank you , nice easy comparisons . I was thinking of putting a lithium battery into my UPS but you've persuaded me to go to the original Lead Acid , due to charger and recycling issues.
Easy to understand the explanation!
I built a homemade budget Ebike, and I used lead acid battery. The reason I don't use Lithium ion is overheated easily. So, if I use Lithium ion, I need to build a cooling system for the battery. That would be times consuming and a lot of cost. Next, the Lithium ion is very expensive. Meanwhile, the lead acid battery is very heavy duty battery, I don't have to worry about heat problem. Plus, it's more cheap.
Lithium ion has much better battery life
Thanks sir for this info plan to upgrade my ebike batt and i will stick to sla batt for safety reasons
@@wyattlee7493only papers but in reality we saw blast very easily on high temprature maily on region ha more sun exposer
How you work that out, lead acid can be replaced with fresh acid, can't do that with lithium
based on the weight of lead and its proportion in lead-acid batteries, I wonder if it's possible to increase the Wh/kg of lead-acid by removing the lead metal plates and replacing them with a lighter material. if we can replace the lead metal with some form of carbon, it should be possible to reduce the weight of the battery by about 20-30%, leading to an increase in Wh/kg of about 20-30%.
Loved the explanation.
Hi. There is a massive research going on in the battery segment, and CTEK is not a part of that research - we are making the best charger ever for the battery already on the market. I hope someone gives you a good insight in what happens on the battery market - I would like to know more myself.. Best regards CTEK Support
Good information. Many thanks.
Lead is better for the recycling and don't require lithium mining
Estrada Murcielgo It requires lead mining
I have an electric ATV with a brushless motor 1500w. Is it possible to swap the lead acid batter with a lipo battery?
Some charts would be cool
Saw on this other rvideo that cop cars can be engine off ( not idling ) with Lithium ion battery and still keep ac and other things running ? Is this true and how much the cost ? What's the life of such a battery ?
Also, Lithium Batteries do *NOT* do well in HOT environments. Ask, any owner of a Nissan Leaf EV's - their battery bank died way too early ...
Actually, you can *NOT* use 100% of the power in a Li-Ion battery, because the BMS will SHUT DOWN the battery BEFORE you can use 100%. Therefore, the battery inside should be over-rated and the Amp-Hours on the label is Under-Rated per the Cut-off voltage of the BMS. You are still only using a PORTION of that battery's actual capacity. And on some Li-Ion Batteries you cannot even get the Amp-Hour as stated on the label !
Hi - We mention a usable capacity before being considered flat of 80% for LiFePo4
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I have a portable air pump for inflating kayaks and sup boards. Its got a 12v 9ah sealed elb lead acid as standard. The pump unit itself is perfect for my needs, however it would be so much better with a lithium battery. The lead acid holds charge for a about 2-3 weeks and it self discharges, it also dies pretty quick when used. I guess I could put in a lithium replacement but it is a sealed unit and that would then require me to modify it to be able to charge the lithium replacement because obviously I can't use the lead acid charging circuitry on the unit. I guess my only option to convert to lithium is to replace the battery and modify the casing of my pump to allow easy connection of an external lithium battery charger. Is this my only option?
Hi, you are right. A lithium (LiFePO4) conatins more energy/kg, can be deeper discharged and do not self discharge as much compared with a lead/acid battery. A lithium battery will most likely serve your purposes better. My thought is - that if you can charge your lead acid battery connected in the pump, you should be able to replace it with a same physical sized lithium battery and charge it the same way, lithium batteries has poles to connect the charger to - An idea is to use the Connect eyelet that are provided in the box and when you replace your battery - is there a possibility to add the connect eyelets to the battery poles and let the cable hang outside the pump to make it easy to connect the charger? The Lithium XS and the CT5 PowerSport can with good result charge a lithium (LiFePo4) battery. I hope this will help Best regards CTEK Support
Can you run heated grips and plug-in heated gear off a lithium-ion motorcycle battery?
Hi. In order to know if the battery can run your consumers, you need to find out how much they consume, and for how long you want to run the consumers. For more exact answer please contact the battery manufacturer or the battery reseller. CTEKs chargers will for sure charge the battery when it's time. Good luck. Best regards CTEK Support
Ok , I have a 'Duracell 600 Power pack' INVERTER,,, Yup, the ' acid battery ' in it is toast. Can I replace it with a Lithium Ion battery ??? Whats in there now is basically a car battery.. Its actually a wonderful devise !!!!! Thank you !!!!
Hi, thank you for your kind words. If you want to know what batteries you can use instead for your Duracell 600 - please contact your vehicle workshop. If the battery they recommend is a Lithium (LiFePO4) battery - you can definitely use our CTEK charger Lithium XS to charge it. Best regards CTEK Support
There are AGM Lead Acid Batteries that can accept a charge rate EQUAL to an LiFePO4 battery ...
You are probably right - but we need to give recommendations that suits most batteries - but it is always good to check the recommendations for the battery you have! Best regards CTEK Support
this is like an intro.
Ctek, you mis understood me.. I want to know what Battery or batteries , I can put INSIDE the Duracell 600.. The battery inside it is dead... Thank you
I kindly ask you to contact a battery dealer for that. We know how to take care about the batteries - but when it comes to choose the best battery for your needs, please contact a battery dealer. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Ok, got ya!! Well do. thank you :)
too bad I just upgraded my lead acid system few years ago. I have a CTEK MXS 25 . voltages would work just fine but the temperature sensor raises voltages to 15v when its colder so it won't work. My 300ah lithium battery can accept 14.7v max and 13.5v float... so without the temperature compensation it would work..
Hi. CTEK do not recommend to use a charger for lead acid batteries to charge a Lithium (LiFEPO4) as the charge algorithm can cause problem for the Lithium battery. For that reason we have updated the MXS 25 to a PRO25S that can charge lead acid and lithium. Best regards CTEK Support
Thats all fine n dandy but whys my KTM lithium battery got an earth post swivelling around on its own and a rattling sound like a nuts fallen off inside it?
Hi, that didn't sound that good. I recommend you to contact KTM to get correct information. If somehting is wrong with the battery you should not use it. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thanks for the reply, ive gone on to find a video where someone with a hacksaw opens up a battery so goggles on, its operation time!
LiFePo can be charged to 100% and has a useful lifespan of more than twice of the other lithium technologies mentioned... or 20 to 25 years.
I would love a deep long version
Which is better for house inverter use ..!! Wet it dry battery...??
Hi. If you are looking for the battery that works the best for your special requirements, I strongly recommend you to contact a battery reseller for best advice. CTEK is more than happy to inform how you should care for the battery when you have decided what type is the best. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
Good lithium cells should still be usable after 5-7 years
You are right! Good Lithium cells can last for 10-20 years. But they can also be ruined by faulty charge or to hard use. Taking good care of your cells makes them last a lot longer. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers My laptop batteries still usable after 7 years even though they're 66% capacity .
@@user-ir2fu4cx6p If the Lithium Cell does not short-out, then it will slowly degrade = ie last along time
@@vtorsi610 Except the Chinese ones they're very cheap and not worth buy .
at what volt its time to charge the lithium battery?Can i charge a lithium battery bms equipped with a normal ctek charger or definitely i need one lithium xs?
Hi. Litium (LiFePO4) and Lead-Acid batteries need totally different charge algorithms, so CTEK do not recommend you to use anything else than a charger with the corret algoritm. For Lithium (LiFEPO4) batteries we recommend Powersport, Lithium XS or M15, M25 or PRO25. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers i orded a lithium XS..thanks.Can you please tell me when i need to plug it(at what Volt.)
thank you CTEK
@@BGDS Hi A lithium (LiFePO4) battery is stated as very empty at 13,1-13,2V, but on the other hand it can be left uncharged for long periods of time without getting harmed. Connect the charger the day before use. Or if you find it easier - connect when you have used the battery. The CTEK maintenance mode will make sure you will not overcharge your Lihtium battery. Good luck CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thank you so much..i really trust your products and always use them exclusively.
@@BGDS Thank you for your kind words! Good luck with your batteries! CTEK Support
lead carbon battery
Can lithium batterys be charged by an alternator?
Not unless you want an explosion 💥
@@franchisefred4066 ive seen quite a few cars with the smaller ones with built in charge regulator, meant for bikes but only 900g and they havent gone boom... yet?
@Davdiu Ames - Maybe, maybe not - too many variables.
In the video it states there is a circuit board to prevent overchargimg
@@BoomChing So ...
If the charging amps are too high - the battery is disconnected from the alternator
If the charging voltage is too high - the battery is disconnected from the alternator
Disconnecting the battery from the alternator is usual not a good thing.
The BMS ( internal circuit board ) is *NOT* a charge controller !!!
And if the Engine RPM's are too low and the Li-Ion battery is deeply discharged ( ie - like in the morning )
then your alternator can severely over-heat = smoke ...
Can u run lead acid with lithion ion in series? Both 20ahs
HI. NO! Do not try to do that. They work totally different, with different voltage levels and charge in /charge out characteristic. If you want to connect in series the batteries need to be as alike as possible. Same sort, same size, same technology. I recommend you to talk to your battery reseller for advice of what batteries will be best for your needs. Best regards CTEK Support
Watch it at 1.25 speed or 1.5
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Hey guys, I have a 2000 watt jupiter modified sine wave inverter with a 4000 w peak with a 100 ah wiez gel lead acid battery. I have a 100/50 victron charge controller with 400 watts of solar. Can I exchange the 100ah lead acid battery i have,, with a 100 ah "ampere time" lithium 12 v battery? I need to know before I spend all that money. I hope it will run my 2000 watt inverter. The most I plan to use is a little 500 watt air conditioner. And I don't even have that yet, I just use 2 fans for now that use up about 100 watts continuous. Any replies would help, thanks guys! 🙏❤❤❤❤
Hi James. Thank you for giving us the trust to help you. As this is actually not a question about how to charge in the best way, but mor about how to choose the best battery for your needs - I highly recommend you to contact a battery specialist as there knowledge is probably higher when it comes to specific battery types. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
Holy cow !!! I fell asleep 😴
"1/3rd the weight. 90% of a lead acid battery is lead and only 3% of a lithium battery is lithium". Lithium has a specific gravity of 0.53(53% the weight of water). It is very light. There's way more copper(sg 8.96), steel(sg 7.8) and nickel(8.9) which is much much heavier so how does having a much smaller percentage of very light material help your point of it being lighter?
Hi. The reason we talk about the weight of a lead/acid battery compared with a Lithium (LiFePO4) battery ( not the metals them selfes) is that in some vehicles a light weight battery is a positive thing. Moving a a heavy battery takes more energy. I hope this explains the purpose of our statement. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers . You say something obvious and don't even address the point I made. I can see that simple logic is way over your head.
@@E-BikingAdventures Sorry if I missunderstand your point, I just answered as good as I could, Please rephrase your question and I will do better next time. Best regards CTEK Support
The whole point of it being lighter is so you can run your boat way long and with less drag. The copper and nickel are what is used in 21st century technology. Lead is 12 times more dense than water.
I can have 4 times more usable amp hours power with full 12.8v for the same weight.
@@paulharkin7936 . Yes. What's your point. BTW, lead is 11.3 times heavier than water. About 23 times heavier than lithium so why is only having 3% of it a selling point for it being lighter as opposed to 90%. F! You people are stupid.
stop the background sounds. they help no one
Hi, thank you for your feedback! I will forward it to our marketing department. Best regards CTEK Support
Can u imagine this video without the music? Lolol
Lithium Battery can / may have a longer life than Lead-Acid Battery, but you clearly do NOT see that in Cell Phones or Laptops. The application makes a huge difference in actual ( real world ) life cycles ...
Hi keep in mind that there is different types of lithium batteries in different devices. CTEK is only charging LiFePO4. Best regards CTEK Support
so why people still use lead acid battery?
HI, Lithium (LiFePO4) is a battery with very high energy density, light weight and fast to charge but Lead Acid is still a very safe and reliable chemistry, and a lot cheaper. Easier to manufacture and recycle . I think it is good we have the choice!, Best regards CTEK Support
to start my engine I need 1400cca no lithium can deliver. I also operate at -30c . lithium cannot be charged below 0c.
@kheav mady - Because LiFePO4 batteries cost 3 - 4 TIMES as much! Yet, they do not last 3 - 4 times longer ...
@@MrSummitville which battery you are talking about lithium or lead acid
Cristal batteries what you need
Lead Crystal does not really work as other lead acid batteries, as the electrolyte is exchanged to a saltsolution. Most of them can be charged with the CTEK charger, but I recommend you to check what voltage levels is recommended for your type. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers ment compared to lithium if you want to compare something to lithium compare silicon dioxide battery at least it's a fair comparison
@@garyreed354 Ahaa,, sorry, misunderstood you totally. My mind is always focused in how to charge the best way!. Best regards CTEK Support
I m a tech consultant marketing
We can use 80% of the CAPACITY of FLA Deep Cycle battery. So, why are you claiming only 30% to 50% ?
Hi, lead acid batteries starts tu sulphate heavier at about 50% of discharge - so most recommendations is not to discharge deeper than 50% if it can be avoided. The cycles are often mentioned as (for example, 3-500 deep discharges to 50% if you discharge more - it will age faster. Of course there are different recommendtations out there, but we goes for the most common. Best regards CTEK Support
@@CTEKBatteryChargers No, the sulfate is created per the Percentage of DOD. Nothing MAGICAL or BAD happens just because we discharged below 50% SOC. If your battery cannot discharge below 50% SOC then it is junk. No Deep Cycle Battery Manufacturer has ever stated what you claim. Certainly shallower discharges, allow for many shallow cycles, but we cannot shut-off the RV just because we are at 50% SOC ...
@@MrSummitville I can see you have a big knowledge about this, and clearly my answers are written to the more common knowledge level about batteries and battery problems. Regarding sulphation - The deeper discharged the worse - we can agree to that.. Best regards CTEK Support
Not all usage of battery needs to be moving around all the time. Stop over produce and over sell lithium batteries.
Just about propaganda though, the only mention of a con for lithium and he says it should improve, no mention of fires?
Hi. One of the big reasons to why LiFePO4 is used in vehicles (except from the voltage level) is the safety. There is built in a lot of BMS into the batteries recommended for vehicles today and fires are rare. CTEK is a charger company and we know a lot about batteries in order to be able to construct the best chargers - but we don't know everything. For mor specific information please contact a battery manufacturer. Best regards CTEK Support
If you're only meant to charge a lithium to 80%, you lose quite a bit of that extra 30% depth of charge don't you?
Very confusing
Hi, I understand that it can be confusing. But the 80 % is the part you can fill fast ( often up to 95% in some lithium batteries) and after that you need to fill slower in order to fully charge but not over charge the battery. I hope this makes sense. Best regards CTEK Support
Hi again, if you are going to store a lithium battery, you should charge it to 80% and then leave it. Lithium batteries does not self discharge as lead acid does so maintenance charging is not needed as long as there is no consumers active draining the battery. Best regards CTEK Support
I hate when people put very little emphasis on an important feature to fit their agenda. Lead battery can be reused up to 99% is a very important fact here and you just speak briefly in a very confusing context. You smear the distinction in the way you speak to make it confusing and less of an important feature. Lithium is not that green after all if it can't be reused as much as lead battery.
Hi - Thanks for your comment, We have no agenda with this video, it is purely to try and explain the differences between the two battery technologies
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Somebody needs to learn how to be on camera and read a teleprompter
Too much useless info. You should have comparative cost analysis which you don't touch on.
Yep, #1 reason I buy lead batteries is price, although I'm glad my laptop has a lithium battery in it!
@Youmaar Ludwig - Comparing, "Initial Cost vs Lifetime Cycles vs % DOD ..." is a very challenging, expensive and lengthy project. There are way too many applications, making it impossible for anybody to state that "Lithium is always best or Lead is always best". CTEK makes *CHARGERS* , they do not make batteries. There are many RUclips videos that do a LIFETIME COST analysis for a specific application. Seek them out ...
Why Upgrade Your RV from Lead Acid to BigBattery?
BigBattery: Lasts 10+ Years with Zero Maintenance. (3,000-4,000/Cycles)
Lead-Acid: Lasts 2-3 Years with Annual Maintenance Required. (500-1000/Cycles)
BigBattery: Weighs ⅓ the weight @ 47/LBS for 2.17KWh of Capacity.
Lead-Acid: Battery Bank adds 700+lbs to your RV, lowering fuel efficiency.
BigBattery: Provides 2-3x More Power to more easily run heavy applications.
Lead-Acid: Relies on your generator using fuel to power heavy applications.
BigBattery: Charges 3x Faster through “Continuous Charge”.
Lead-Acid: Charges slower requiring wave charging.
BigBattery: Requires 1/3rd the space, providing extra storage capacity.
Lead-Acid: Requires 3x more space eliminating valuable storage for your tools and toys.
BigBattery: Includes Smart Safety Features in every pack. (BMS/FUSE/THERMAL)
Lead-Acid: Zero safety built in. Exposed leads & terminals. Requires additional fuses.
Sounds great!