Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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I bought a 1200wh LifePO4 battery for my solar generator. Watch as I install it step by step.

Part 1 is about draining the battery to 12V: youtu.be/kFLFqpB-DAU
Part 2 is about bottom balancing the cells: youtu.be/rZGLbAv2MCA
Part 3 is about installing the battery: youtu.be/tLQ7TY5xeIs
Part 4 (this video) is about charging via solar for the first time: youtu.be/dI36N79bnOE
Part 5 is about testing the amp hour capacity of the battery: youtu.be/gMEbXG94vPc

Here's the checklist I'm using in the video: docs.google.com/document/d/1YHDGYO3nDEa9QS8AQbYC5JuB-MPYbY2ykOnqgIDxi5s/edit?usp=sharing

See below for a list of the parts, products, and tools I use in this video.

GBS-LFMP100AHX 12V 100Ah 1.3kWh Lithium Battery: [affiliate] amzn.to/2cJFVO5

Fluke 87 Multimeter: [affiliate] amzn.to/1WKyVQC

Midnite Solar Classic 150 Charge Controller 150VDC Input MPPT: [affiliate] amzn.to/1XohLIr

Renogy 100 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel: [affiliate] amzn.to/24PxEqI

Go Power! GP-SW300-12 300-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter: [affiliate] amzn.to/1UoMROa

Victron BMV-700 Battery Monitor: [affiliate] amzn.to/1UMfGCA