Zeal 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery

Specifications

SKU SLZ12V100S

Brand Zeal

Product Category Batteries

Battery Voltage 12V

Amp Hours (Ah) 100

Battery Length (mm) 306

Battery Width (mm) 167

Battery Height (mm) 211

Battery Weight (kg) 12.8

NOTE: see full product specifications & further product info in the Description section on this page.

Q & A

• I see that both Invicta and Zeal are manufactured by Sealed Performance Batteries. What are the main differences between an Invicta Lithium Battery and a Zeal Lithium Battery?

  Invicta are a premium level offering and they come with a 7-year warranty. They are built to higher specifications, including an engineered BMS to ensure extra protection against overcharge, and higher level of independent certifications (IEC 62619 and IEC 62133 certified) meaning they are suitable for commercial and industrial level use if required. In short; Invicta can handle more rigorous use / conditions and are designed to do so. We find RV customers with larger premium caravans that travel frequently and for prolonged periods like the Invicta product. Invicta also has a much larger range, including some slimline options.

  Zeal are an entry level lithium product, with a 3-year warranty. The BMS is more basic and is not designed to handle commercial grade application. Zeal is quality budget friendly recreational option, meant for the everyday caravan/RV owner. Currently Zeal have only two sizes: 100Ah and 200Ah.

  The Invicta batteries do come equipped with in built blue tooth monitoring, whereas the basic BMS in the Zeal battery is not blue tooth enabled. We often see customers use the extra savings to purchase an external Bluetooth enabled battery monitor like the Victron BMV-712.

• Can I connect these batteries in either series or parallel?

  Yes! It is one of the main selling features of the Zeal lithium range that Parallel or Series connection of up to four batteries is possible. Remember to advise our sales team of your intended configuration so we can prepare the batteries accordingly prior to dispatch.

• Does this battery have a built in Bluetooth battery monitor like other lithium batteries on the market do?

  The Zeal lithium range does come with a built in Battery Management System but it does not feature Bluetooth connectivity. It is recommended that a good quality external battery monitor that has it's own Bluetooth connectivity built in is bought (BMV-712).

• What size battery do I need for my caravan?

  Great question! Your deep cycle battery for your caravan will be a minimum of 100 Amp Hours (Ah).

  The average size for a Caravan is 200Ah. Usually, 2 x 100Ah connected in Parallel. However, if your budget allows to upgrade to a Lithium battery you can get a lot more power for the size of the battery. For example, a 200Ah lithium battery can be equivalent to up to 360 Ah of an AGM battery.

  To work out exactly what size you require you need to first look at the load you are planning on drawing. The load should be calculated in Amps per hour, or Amp Hours (Ah). Batteries are rated in Amp Hours (Ah) as well.

  So, if you are drawing a 50Ah per day, a 100Ah AGM battery can provide power for about 1 day as you do not want to draw more than 50% from your battery. However, it is not always easy to find what each appliance draws. Some popular examples are following:

  • 150L 12V Fridge = 2.5 Amps per hour (2.5Ah) - runs for 24 hours a day
  • 12V Water Pump = 3.5 Amps per hour (3.5Ah) - only runs for 1 hour a day
  • Phone Charger = 0.5 Amps per hour (0.5Ah) - Maybe 4 hours per day
  • 12V Fan = 4 Amps per hour (4Ah) - Maybe 4 hours per day

  Then you will need to factor in how much charge you are putting in Daily. The charge comes in the way of Solar and in car charging via a DC to DC charger.

  Ideally you want enough charge input per day to cover the load drawn, then enough battery storage to last 2 - 3 days without charge.

• What is best - AGM or lithium battery?

  The answer is simple. Lithium is a better product than AGM.

  Lithium is lighter, more compact, and powerful, it will also last longer.

  However, a lithium battery will cost more, because it is a highly sort after product. Almost everything that has a battery nowadays will have a lithium battery. Mobile phone, Electric Car, Electric Bike and Skateboard just to name a few.

  There are situations where you can get away with an AGM battery. If you only need about 100ah (most 4 x 4 set ups), you can purchase 1 x 100ah battery and a battery box and away you go.

  However, once you start getting into the larger amperages (200+) it really makes more sense to turn to lithium.

• How do I charge my caravan battery?

  There are three ways to charge your caravan Battery. Either:

  • AC to DC - This is using a traditional battery charger that plugs into mains power.
  • DC to DC - This is a battery charger connected between the start battery of your tow vehicle and the Caravan Battery. This will charge the battery whilst driving.
  • Solar - Solar panels on your roof can be connected to a solar charge controller then to your Caravan Battery.
• How much solar do I need to keep my caravan battery charged?

  Ideally, you want use as much solar as you can fit on the roof. Extra portable solar panels are also good idea if you want to park your van in the shade and run a portable panel from a lead in the sun - please see our solar range here.

  Solar is cheap relative to the rest of your system, and it provides so much of your power when you are camping off grid.

  However, the solar required depends on the load. Please feel free to contact our team for any specific questions on your battery - 1800 787 278! 

• What size inverter can I use with a Lithium battery?

  It is recommended that you use the following inverter sizes with the relevant Lithium battery:

  • 100Ah battery → up to 1200W inverter
  • 200Ah battery → up to 2000W inverter (can only handle 3000W at peak)
  • 300Ah battery → 3000W inverter

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Warranty

Warranty Period: 3 Years

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Delivery

• We ship Australia-wide with national road express freight companies such as Star Track, TNT and Toll.
• Small Items are sent with Australia Post via regular post.
• Delivery times are generally 3-5 days from day of dispatch for major cities (sometimes quicker). Please allow longer for regional and remote areas.
• Once your item(s) have been dispatched, we will provide you freight tracking information so you can track your delivery to your door.
• Items are fully insured during the freight process.
• Unfortunately we cannot deliver to PO Boxes.
• For further details on our Delivery Process you can visit our Delivery Page HERE.