$999 SOK Marine Grade 12V 314Ah w/ Victron Comms: Competition for Epoch?!
March 16, 2025 · 11 min · 122K views
Man connects red cables to SOK battery on workbench
What this video covers
The SOK 12V 314Ah marine-grade lithium battery features integrated heating, Bluetooth connectivity, and Victron communication ports.0:41 During stress testing, the unit sustained a 500-amp load for 18 seconds and an 800-amp surge for over 10 seconds, exceeding its manufacturer specifications.4:12 The battery includes internal heater pads that draw approximately 11 amps when activated and features low-temperature charging protection that successfully cuts off current when sensors detect freezing conditions.8:52 Integration with a Victron system requires a Cerbo GX, which connects to the battery via the provided communication cable and to the inverter via an Ethernet cable; the system automatically recognizes the battery and displays state-of-charge, voltage, and current data on the Cerbo GX touchscreen without requiring manual configuration.6:39 While the battery is waterproof and potted for marine environments, it lacks front and rear mounting holes and utilizes standard communication plugs rather than heavy-duty EV-grade connectors.9:46
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