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Randy Shrimplin's avatar

I know you can but since you are a numbers guy, how about finishing this article by converting Watts to BTU's and tell how much more energy is stored in a tank of propane.

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Lisa C's avatar

Isn't LiPO4 a type of Lithium ion battery? That's what I always thought. What's the difference?

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Mike Sokol's avatar

No, it is not. Completely different chemistry and failure mechanisms. Looks like I need to write an article on the differences. 😁

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Lisa C's avatar

Ah OK thanks. I had been reading the BattleBorn site a few days ago and they seemed to be using the terms interchangeably so I assumed...and you know what that means. :-) Here the article I read and saved https://battlebornbatteries.com/will-lithium-batteries-work-in-my-travel-trailer-rv/

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Mike Sokol's avatar

And this is why the public gets so confused about terminology. I’ll write it up and post an article next week…

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Lisa C's avatar

Great!

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Dave K's avatar

Very informative. What people often don't understand is that those solar "generators" can basically power light items such as computers, phone chargers, CPAP. Can you technically call them a "generator?"

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Mike Sokol's avatar

I don’t like calling them “solar generators” either, but that’s what all the marketing companies seem to do.

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