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LiFePO4 guides, written for real systems

Sizing, capacity, lead-acid replacement, wiring, charging, cold weather, trolling motors, fridge runtime, inverters, 12V vs 24V, BMS recovery and storage. Each guide ends with the models and the numbers you need.

12 guides 12V · 24V Sizing formulas included Updated Oct 2026
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Twelve guides, starting with the first questions

If you only read one, start with sizing. The rest go deeper into the decision you are about to make.

Sizing

What size LiFePO4 battery do I need for an RV?

A practical RV battery sizing guide: load audit, daily Wh, autonomy, inverter surge, 12V vs 24V, and which SEVENERGY model fits.

8 min read
Model choice

12V 100Ah vs 314Ah, 24V 100Ah vs 200Ah: which capacity?

Compare the four SEVENERGY models by usable energy, discharge current, weight, dimensions and bank limits — and pick the smallest pack that covers the load.

7 min read
Comparison

LiFePO4 vs lead-acid: what actually changes when you upgrade

Usable capacity, cycle life, weight, voltage sag, charging and cold-weather behaviour: a practical comparison for RV, marine and off-grid systems.

7 min read
Wiring

Series and parallel: 4S4P, 1S4P and how to build a LiFePO4 bank

How series and parallel connections change voltage and capacity, the 12V 4S4P and 24V 1S4P limits, and the rules for a safe bank.

6 min read
Charging

Charging LiFePO4: voltage, current, alternator, solar and cold weather

A practical charging guide for SEVENERGY 12V and 24V packs: charge voltage, current, LiFePO4 profile, DC-DC, MPPT and low-temperature cut-off.

8 min read
Cold weather

Can you charge LiFePO4 below freezing? Cold-weather behaviour

What the BMS does at 0°C, how discharge behaves at −20°C, why these packs have no self-heating, and how to store and charge in winter.

6 min read
Marine

LiFePO4 for a 24V trolling motor: current, runtime and model choice

How to size a 24V LiFePO4 battery for a trolling motor: motor current, hours of use, 24V 100Ah vs 200Ah, wiring and charging.

7 min read
Runtime

How long will a 12V fridge run on 100Ah or 314Ah?

Realistic runtime for a 12V compressor fridge on SEVENERGY 12V and 24V LiFePO4 packs, and the variables that change the answer.

6 min read
System design

What size inverter can a 12V or 24V LiFePO4 battery run?

Calculate inverter current, account for surge, and match 1,000W / 2,000W / 3,000W inverters to the four SEVENERGY models.

7 min read
System design

12V or 24V LiFePO4 system: which should you build?

Current, cable loss, inverter size, charging and expansion: a practical decision guide for 12V vs 24V LiFePO4 systems.

6 min read
Troubleshooting

Why the BMS shut off — and how to recover safely

Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, short circuit and temperature protection: what each one means, how to recover, and when to stop.

6 min read
Maintenance

Winter storage and long-term maintenance for LiFePO4

State of charge, temperature, disconnecting loads, recharging every few months and returning the battery to service in spring.

6 min read
Before you choose a model

Two numbers do most of the work

Daily energy in Wh, and the system voltage. Once those are fixed, the model and parallel count follow.

  • List every load as watts × hours per day.
  • Add about 30% for inverter losses, cold and ageing.
  • Divide by voltage and 80% depth of discharge.

Sizing formula

Wh/day × days ÷ (0.8 × 0.85) ÷ V = Ah

0.8 = usable depth of discharge; 0.85 = inverter efficiency. Round up to the next model or parallel count.

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