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A New Marine Lithium Battery to Consider | Review & Tear Down Pt. 1 of 2
October 5, 2024 · 7 min · 2K views · St. Petersburg
What this video covers
Marine electricians Andre Cormier and Ben Stein evaluate the Epic 300 amp-hour dual-purpose lithium battery, which functions as both a house bank and a cranking battery.2:02 The unit features a 1,000-amp cranking rating for five seconds and a 150-amp recommended continuous output.3:07 It includes an internal heater, Victron communication ports, and Bluetooth connectivity.3:36 The battery casing uses rubber grommets to conceal screws, allowing for internal serviceability without cutting the housing.4:54 Dual positive and negative terminals provide flexibility for parallel or series wiring, with the system supporting up to 16 batteries in parallel.4:32 Future accessories include an NMEA 2000 compatibility module and a dedicated display screen.3:43 The electricians note the battery’s robust build makes it suitable for high-inrush applications like bow thrusters, windlasses, and winches, as well as powering large inverters.6:41 The retail price is $1,500.6:24
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