DCS LiFePo4 Lithium Under Bonnet: Explosion, Failures and Why You Need to Capacity Test

Note: Given that DCS has repeatedly claimed publicly that my reviews are not genuine, I believe it’s important for viewers to have the opportunity to judge the validity of my reviews themselves. Therefore, I’ve decided to make the videos public again. This way, you can assess the content and make your own informed judgement. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5616f8a7 Patreon:   / alloffroad   👋 G'day, everyone, Stefan Fischer here with an in-depth look into why capacity testing is crucial for under-the-bonnet LiFePo4 Lithium batteries. 🚗 🔋⚡ Why Watch This Video? If you’ve wondered about those claims saying, “my LiFePo4 battery is working great,” well, don’t take them at face value. Lithium battery tech is a whole different ball game. Capacity testing is not only essential; it’s a reality check on your battery's health. Don't get stranded in the middle of nowhere—stay tuned to find out why and how to test your batteries. You will also get quite a few examples of failed under-bonnet LiFePo4 🛠️ What’s Inside: Real-world examples showcasing the importance of capacity testing. A step-by-step guide to DIY capacity tests. Debunking dodgy online statements. Unexpected failure rates and heavy capacity loss in DCS lithium batteries. My Testing equipment: Amazon Affiliate links Victron Charger https://amzn.to/3QFAZe0 Maker Hawk Battery Tester https://amzn.to/3FDJLD9 CometX TDL 150 https://amzn.to/40kZujZ 00:00 - Intro: what can you expect in this video 01:15 - Disclaimer 02:17 - My DCS History and other DCS Failure Examples 03:35 - More DCS battery failures 09:40 - Questionable DCS business practices, misleading Advertising? 10:53 - DCS silently changes warranty terms 11:41 - Fake Google Reviews? 12:05 - Extended DCS Under Bonnet warranty? 14:51 - False claims by Steward Paternoster 17:19 - But my battery works fine…. Why Capacity Test LiFePo4 18:39 - Battery Testing Basic and Equipment used 19:11 - The capacity testing gear I use 20:29 - Load Capacity Test with MakerHawk 21:53 - Control re-charge test via Victron AC-DC charger 22:23 - Only an isolated incident? Conclusion 23:44 - Final tip for warranty claim Use this link for a 5% discount on Ecoflow Delta 2 https://au.ecoflow.com/discount/allof... Affiliate links for the gear I use. https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/alloff... ============================= GEAR AFFILIATE LINKS: ============================= Coffee & Cooking Jet Boil Carbon https://amzn.to/3VGZsiN Delter Coffee Press https://amzn.to/3UnqQ4r Aero Press https://amzn.to/3FfmBmV Pyrolux Pan https://amzn.to/44g7uDv ============================= Mapping GPS Navigation Memory Map Hema 4wd Map Pack ($10 off) https://w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/lic... Gaia https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp... ============================= Electrical, UHF & Safety GME MT610G PLB: https://amzn.to/41UdXDN GME TX610 YTP: https://amzn.to/3P2fJws GME TX61060 5W: https://amzn.to/3uHr1gF Garmin InReach Mini 2 and Zoleo via https://a247.com.au/?coupon-code=ALLO... Survival First Aid Home Work Kit: https://amzn.to/3x9ZUvV Snake Bit Kit: https://amzn.to/3XlAJRq Bluetti Solar Panel: https://www.bluettipower.com.au/produ... Ecoflow Delta 2 https://au.ecoflow.com/discount/allof... Thuraya Sat Phone: https://amzn.to/3M2TYwm Teltonica Rut 950 https://amzn.to/3FWPm7z Poynting Mimo Antenna: https://amzn.to/3QAayoN ============================= Camping Gear Helinox Savanna Chair https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-s... Helinox Sunset Chair https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-s... Oztent Bunker Pro: https://amzn.to/3hCiM1V Flextail Tiny Pump 2x https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=227949... ============================= Lights & Torches Nebo Luxtreme SL100 https://amzn.to/3KYnhPx OLIGHT Olantern Classic 2 https://amzn.to/3H4XMec Decathlon cheap but good head torch https://decathlon.com.au/products/rec... Lazer Sentinel Elite 7" https://www.lazerlamps.com.au/sentine... Lazer Liner 36" https://www.lazerlamps.com.au/linear-... ============================= Camera Gear: https://amzn.to/3QWOeqU