Ampere Time 12V 200Ah Heated LiFePO4 Battery Testing and Teardown

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Today, we’ll be taking a look at a new heated LiFePO4 battery – the 12V 200Ah model from Ampere Time. Ampere Time has a great reputation for providing quality batteries at a low price. This battery sells for $949 whereas the non-heated model sells for $649. Is the heating functionality worth the extra $300?

WARNING: Lithium batteries are dangerous and can result in fire! This video is NOT intended to be instructional or a “how-to” lesson. I am not a professional. Do not attempt anything you see here without first contacting a certified and/or licensed professional.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 External Overview
00:56 User’s Manual
02:00 Capacy Testing
02:59 Inside the Battery
06:29 BMS Overview
07:48 Temperature Testing
09:57 Load Dropping?
13:08 Final Thoughts

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Contact Info:
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