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Bought a lithium battery for the cart. Working on a battery box. Fortunately I had some spare angle iron laying around. I measured with gaps but now that it's cut the gaps are completely gone and it's a snug fit.

Time to weld it up.

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   / New garage time! #1,533  
So one battery replaces 6 8v batteries? Is that cheaper/better than going to 4 12v deep cycle batteries?
 
   / New garage time!
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#1,534  
So one battery replaces 6 8v batteries? Is that cheaper/better than going to 4 12v deep cycle batteries?
Actually it was, and about 2x the runtime from what people are saying. And more power. And since LFP's voltage curve is almost flat, you get full power for the entire duration of the battery, it doesn't get weak towards the end.

I put on socks for welding. Didn't want to burn my feet.

My box is a bit to snug, the battery doesn't slide down and hit the bottom, as it's tapered out on the sides. So I think i'm going to cut away the one side about half way down and round the edge so it's smooth.

I also put down foam on the bottom. I think sadly I'll use ratchet straps to hold it in place, there's no good way to attach it to attach the steel to the aluminum frame.

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   / New garage time! #1,535  
That saw really cuts the metal nicely!!!!
 
   / New garage time! #1,538  
Nope, he just stands in the water bucket before welding. HaHa. Jon
 
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Please don't go out in public in those socks and sandals...

It will give us all a bad rep!!!
 

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