Budget 12V LiFePO4 Battery Showdown! Overpriced Garbage?!

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0:00 Intro
0:53 Cracking Them Open!
2:30 Sokerdy
4:25 BunFloe
8:00 Vatrer
10:04 Lvgoo
11:52 Conclusion

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Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more!

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*My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar Products:*

*Signature Solar*
Offgrid One-Stop-Shop. Best Value 48V LiFePO4, Victron and Offgrid Specific Heat Pumps:

*Current Connected*
SOK, Victron, Mr.Cool Heatpumps and High Quality Components. Fantastic customer support:

*Litime*
My favorite 12V budget battery!:

*Epoch Batteries*
My favorite high-quality 12V battery:

*Renogy*
A classic 12V solar store that has been around for ages! DC to DC Chargers and more!

*Rich Solar*
Renogy's biggest competitor! Similar products, but at a better price:

*Battery Hookup*
Cheap cell deals
5% off code: diysolar

*Contact Information:*


*FTC Disclosure Statement and Disclaimers:*
Every video includes some form of paid promotion or sponsorship. Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information is subject to change/update at any time. Electricity is DANGEROUS and can kill. Be smart and use common sense :)

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An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

[FoxWolfWorld]

“Sometimes they look really cool on the outside and they’re awful on the inside.” Just like people

[denisewilson]

Thank you for checking these batteries & letting us know what is junk.

[fisherus]

Will, after all these years of watching you grow into the best expert on lithium styled batteries and solar systems from small 12V systems to massive 48V ones, there is no other one who knows solar components and tests them to the depth that you do. I continue to watch your videos just to see the next exciting thing that you come up with. You have helped more people learn how to build a solar system than anyone else in this industry and what you do for the DIYer is has gone far beyond most people's gratitude, including mine.

[WillBelden]

I LOVE that you rip these open. Just told the wife that if I were to buy some new lithium batteries, from an unknown company, if you don't cover it and don't rate it well, I absolutely would NOT buy it.

[KnVV]

...purchased 12 Vatrer, was relieved after your breakdown.

[kpd]

Will, your battery teardowns are invaluable in both steering us away from deficiently manufactured products, and in holding substandard manufacturers accountable to improve their manufacturing processes. You are providing information that is otherwise unobtainable to us consumers. You also educate us on the technical aspects of electrical systems. Thank you very much.

[lieutenantcolonelnicholson]

Thanks Will for all the information over the years. I finally finished my 800 Watt NewPowa (on the shed out back) system in via 8 gauge wire to an EPEver 40 amp MPPT charge controller feeding two SOK 100 amp hour batteries to a Gowise 1500 watt inverter. The system has been powering my 10 foot chest freezer for weeks now. Oh, I bought your book and actually read it! Top shelf!

[ChrisB_NC]

Great Video… you had me cracking up…. “Ehhh… What is that?”😂😂. I agree with the teardowns. Some night see it as a waste, but as you clearly show you just can’t judge the battery by looks and capacity. Still the best solar channel on YouTube! Thank you for all you do!

[tim]

Well, I finally went lithium. My LI TIME 100 amp came today. I thought this video was going to make me regret the purchase. Thankfully it didn't, but instead confirmed I made the correct decision thanks to you.
I didn't get one with low temp sensor. I just won't be using it in the cold. But I will probable buid an insulated box for it. Thanks Again Will.

[wildwestunlimited]

!!!THIS!!! This is one of the MANY things I REALLY like about Mr. Prowse! .... If something SUCKS, he WILL call 'em out and let everyone If something is AWESOME, he WILL let everyone know also! .... I wanna be Will Prowse when I grow up!

[geraldwatkins]

Thanks for going back to the 12v affordable review. I appreciate it.

[tico]

I take your advice on solar for years, always make it easy to understand and your comparisons/reviews are great.

[celsoruiz]

I love your honesty and your reviews on all pieces of equipment that come through your hands. I hope that the companies appreciate your reviews.

[cdonuts]

Yes! Back to basics! The battery manufacturers probably think they can put out sub standard units again because Prowse doesn't seem to be ripping them apart anymore! Knowing what to avoid till the end of time! 😂

[-PM]

thanks for doing all those tear downs, very nice to see

[clarasmith]

It was fun to watch how much you enjoyed watching taking the batteries apart.

[huhdidwhat]

Thank you so much, Will. I was just looking into purchasing the two worst ones you just tore down, now I know better and I really appreciate it!

[jaymedina]

Absolutely love these turn down videos I am so glad you do them to help inform the public.

[charlescole-pv]

Your videos are BEST of it's kind on youtube!