We wrote an article in the Europa Flyer #82 about our EarthX installation
(ETX36C).
It is still working fine after 2 years.
We test capacity at each condition inspection with a load test. Lead acid
batteries
drop to 1/2 capacity in two years. The LiFePO4 the load test still is over
100 minutes and hasn't changed since we did a benchmark test when it was new.
As Remi experienced, this past winter we saw slower cranking and had a few
instances
of kick back while starting. This was because the battery wasn't fully charged.
EarthX reminded us that their technology requires a charge voltage of
at least 14 volts. We added a diode in the C lead to achieve that. Works
great!
Jim & Heather
N241BW
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