A Better Battery Box, Part 3 - The New Box is Done! - How to build a 48v Lifepo4 battery (Ep. 27) @TheDigitalMermaid
A Better Battery Box, Part 3 - The New Box is Done! - How to build a 48v Lifepo4 battery (Ep. 27)  @TheDigitalMermaid
Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is the last video in the v2 box build. The "this should take me a day" project that turned into a two week, three episode exercise in frustration and drive. I know this hasn't been the most visually interesting series, but it's an important part of the big project / DIY experience, so here it is.

Up next, switching to the JK BMS!

* Grommets
Chosen;
- mouser.ca/ProductDetail/546-1427NCGM16LB (Hammond 1427NCGM16LB)
Tried;
- mouser.ca/ProductDetail/836-M4520 (Heyco M4520)
- mouser.ca/ProductDetail/845-5308951 (Altech 5308 951)
- mouser.ca/ProductDetail/144-CG-M16-1-BK (Essentra CG-M16-1-BK)
- mouser.ca/ProductDetail/502-CGM20N44 (Switchcraft CGM20N44)
- mouser.ca/ProductDetail/845-4220720 (Altech 4220720)

0:00 - It's winter in Canada!
0:20 - Audio issue and fitting cells
2:37 - Tatters saves the (audio) day!
3:07 - Wiring the fuse and switch
3:53 - Clear shrink tubing is great!
5:20 - Disassembling the Anderson Connector
7:20 - Choosing the best grommet
9:33 - Advice for parents
11:10 - Missing pieces?
14:20 - Planning the faceplate
18:42 - The faceplate drill plan
19:30 - Rebuild of the grommeted Anderson connector
Assembly of the faceplate
22:09 - Balancing internal cable length?
24:25 - A tip on resin-lined shrink tube use
22:40 - Mounting the main switch and precharge resistor
27:07 - Assembled! Review of the support electrics
28:38 - A note of frustration and perseverance
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A Better Battery Box, Part 3 - The New Box is Done! - How to build a 48v Lifepo4 battery (Ep. 27)

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