{"product_id":"rich-solar-alpha-1-12v-100ah-lifepo4-battery","title":"Rich Solar ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"float: left; clear: both; margin: 10px 35px 20px 35px; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cnoscript class=\"loading-lazy\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rich Solar ALPHA 1 Video\" height=\"340\" width=\"640\" style=\"max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jk8AeG5w_PE\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rich Solar ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Gives RVs, Boats and Off-Grid Systems 1,280Wh of Dependable Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery is a 12.8V lithium iron phosphate battery that stores 1,280Wh in a compact 10.2 x 6.6 x 8.3 inch case weighing about 24 pounds. It supports 100A of continuous charge and discharge current, connects up to four units in parallel, and drops into most 12V RV, marine, off-grid and backup power systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers four options. The ALPHA 1 Lite is the value model with 4,000+ cycles and low-temperature charging protection. The standard ALPHA 1 adds a built-in heater and Bluetooth monitoring with 5,000+ cycles. The ALPHA 1 PRO adds UL 1973 certification, 7,000+ cycles and a 10-year warranty. The 3 x ALPHA 1 Lite option is Rich Solar's 300Ah battery bank, with three Lite batteries and the cables to connect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong Cycle Life From LiFePO4 Cells\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade A LiFePO4 cells are rated for 4,000+ cycles on the Lite, 5,000+ on the ALPHA 1 and 7,000+ on the PRO. That is several times the life of a typical lead-acid battery, so the cost per cycle drops the longer you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e100A Continuous Charge and Discharge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach battery can accept and deliver 100A continuously. That is enough to run a 1,000W inverter at full load and to recharge quickly from a large charger, alternator charger or solar array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-In Heater on the ALPHA 1 and PRO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiFePO4 cells cannot be charged below freezing. On the ALPHA 1 and PRO, a 100W internal heater turns on below 41°F, warms the cells, and shuts off above 50°F, so the battery can keep charging on cold mornings. Below 32°F, charging stays off until the cells are warm enough. The Lite has no heater, but its BMS stops charging in the cold to protect the cells and resumes when it is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBluetooth Monitoring on the ALPHA 1 and PRO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RICH SOLAR app shows state of charge, voltage, current, temperature and remaining capacity in real time. Pairing takes a quick barcode scan, and you can turn the battery on or off from your phone. The Lite does not include Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull BMS Protection and a Flame-Retardant Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery management system guards against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuits and temperature extremes, and it balances the cells. The housing is UL94 V-0 flame-retardant plastic with an IP65 rating against dust and water spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy to Expand\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect up to four identical batteries in parallel for up to 400Ah and 5,120Wh at 12V. Self-discharge is 5% or less per month, so a stored battery holds most of its charge between trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRVs and travel trailers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace a group-size lead-acid battery to run lights, the water pump, fans, a 12V fridge and an inverter for small appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Power electronics, lighting and accessories. Rich Solar lists marine use as a primary application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVans and overland rigs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, light battery that pairs with a DC-DC charger and roof solar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabins and off-grid sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store solar power for lights, communications and small loads, and add batteries as needs grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome backup.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a modem, router, CPAP or sump monitor running through outages with a small inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Compares to Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus lead-acid or AGM batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 100Ah AGM battery weighs around 60 pounds and should only be discharged to about half its capacity. The ALPHA 1 weighs about 24 pounds, uses most of its rated capacity, and lasts thousands of cycles longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLite versus ALPHA 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the Lite for warm climates or indoor installs where charging below freezing is not a concern. Choose the ALPHA 1 when the battery lives in a cold RV bay or boat locker, or when you want app monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALPHA 1 versus PRO.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both have the heater and Bluetooth. The PRO adds UL 1973 and FCC certification, a 7,000+ cycle rating and a 10-year warranty, double the 5 years on the other models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This Battery the Right Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem voltage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ALPHA 1 is a 12V battery. For a 24V system, look at the ALPHA 4 instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a LiFePO4 charging profile at 14.4V. A 20A LiFePO4 charger refills a battery in about 6 hours, as does a 20A DC-DC charger. Rich Solar estimates about one sunny day with more than 400W of solar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Charging is rated from 32°F to 131°F and discharging from -4°F to 140°F. Pick the ALPHA 1 or PRO if you need to charge in freezing weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing models.\u003c\/strong\u003e Parallel only identical batteries. A Lite mixed with heated models will stop charging in the cold while the others keep going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may be a good fit if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a lighter, longer-lasting replacement for a 12V lead-acid battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou run an inverter, fridge or other high-draw loads from a 12V system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou camp or store your rig in cold weather and need safe charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to start with one battery and expand later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Connect ALPHA 1 Batteries in Series?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar specifies parallel connection of up to four units. For a higher-voltage bank, choose a battery built for that voltage, such as the 24V ALPHA 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Heater Drain the Battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100W heater only runs when the cells are cold and charging power is present. It turns on below 41°F and off above 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Use My Existing RV Converter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a converter or charger with a LiFePO4 setting that charges at 14.4V. Many older converters use lead-acid settings and will not fully charge a lithium battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Comes With the 3 x ALPHA 1 Lite Option?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Rich Solar's 300Ah, 3.84kWh battery bank. It includes three ALPHA 1 Lite batteries and four 1 ft 2 AWG cables for wiring them in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Rich Solar ALPHA 1 Lite, ALPHA 1 or ALPHA 1 PRO 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery (Single-Battery Options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Rich Solar ALPHA 1 Lite 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Batteries (3 x ALPHA 1 Lite Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 1 ft 2 AWG Battery Cables (3 x ALPHA 1 Lite Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLithium Power for Every Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery gives you a lighter, longer-lasting 12V battery with a choice of features for your climate and budget. At Outbound Power, we help customers match batteries to their inverters, chargers and solar panels. If you have questions about which ALPHA 1 is right for you, our team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell Chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003eLiFePO4 (lithium iron 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