It's Official! The (Lead Acid) battery is dead.
This episode let me take you for a wander around my thought processes as I come to the realization that Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries need not be a dream anymore.
Finally, prices have now dropped to a point where pretty decent, reliable units are available on the market that will bring me all the advantages of the LiFePO4 batteries: such as lighter weight, longer life, more useable capacity and higher charging rates; without blowing the budget.
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CSM
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#14 | Deep Dive | Climbing Mount Stupid
#13 | Deep Dive | My Sailing Heroes
#12 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Punta Del Este or Bust
#11 | Deep Dive | Meaning & Function
#10 | Deep Dive | Weathering Lockdown
#9 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Racing to Cape Horn
#8 | Deep Dive | You Don't Have to Shout!
#7 | Sailing Solo Around the World | 36hr Sail Repair at Point Nemo
#6 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Critical Damage
#5 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Sailing Into the Southern Ocean
#4 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Learning to Sail an Open 60 Fast
#3 | Sailing Solo Around the World | First Time Offshore
#2 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Impossible Prep
#1 | Sailing Solo Around the World | He that would go to Sea
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