Wayne's World
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I've got 3 Mercedes diesel vans. I've used Optima Yellow top batteries for years now, and I've managed to kill even them, draining them over multiple long weekends. I must have had some high drain devices in them at times
I'm looking at the HEADWAY 200A cells from batteryhookup. First thoughts are a 4S4P pack to start.
With a 750 CCA I'm thinking a BMS to handle that might be out of budget, (and perhaps not available?) - does the starter have to draw through the BMS? I am sure I can separate the cable to the starter and have it direct to the batteries and the alternator and rest of the vehicle through the BMS.
So...
Where do I get empty battery shells, particularly one that I can have multiple terminals?
What would you recommend and where do I get a suitable BMS?
If I want to increase the capacity beyond a 4P pack, is there a more economical cell for the job?
I'm looking at the HEADWAY 200A cells from batteryhookup. First thoughts are a 4S4P pack to start.
With a 750 CCA I'm thinking a BMS to handle that might be out of budget, (and perhaps not available?) - does the starter have to draw through the BMS? I am sure I can separate the cable to the starter and have it direct to the batteries and the alternator and rest of the vehicle through the BMS.
So...
Where do I get empty battery shells, particularly one that I can have multiple terminals?
What would you recommend and where do I get a suitable BMS?
If I want to increase the capacity beyond a 4P pack, is there a more economical cell for the job?