{"title":"Cranking Batteries","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"12v-100ah-lithium-cranking-battery","title":"12V 100Ah Lithium Cranking Dual Purpose Battery","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Astro Lithium Dual Purpose Battery - your comprehensive power solution designed for the outdoor enthusiast. Its versatility allows it to be used for both cranking and deep cycle applications, merging the best of both realms into a single, powerful battery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with an impressive 1,000 Cranking Amps, this battery is perfect for a diverse range of starting applications. Adventure into the great outdoors with absolute confidence in your power source.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Dual Purpose battery is not just for marine motors; it's also an excellent choice for golf carts equipped with high-amp aftermarket controllers or lift kits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Astro Lithium Battery is a leading choice for replacing Group 27 or 31 batteries. It provides significant weight savings alongside a substantial performance boost. Depending on your application, our 12v 100Ah battery can power your equipment for twice as long as a traditional Group 27 lead-acid battery, and it accomplishes this while being about 40 pounds lighter!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur innovative technology enables a superior cell density, making this 100Ah battery compact and lighter than other 100Ah lithium batteries on the market. In fact, our battery possesses the same dimensions as a Group 24 battery, whereas most competitors need a Group 27 sized battery to match our capacity. Don't just take our word for it – experience the Astro Lithium Battery difference for yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the newness of lithium battery technology, some marine motor manufacturers have adopted different guidelines for lithium cranking batteries with their motors. See below for motors that the Astro Lithium 12V 100Ah Dual Purpose Cranking Battery is compatible with. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMercury: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 9\/26\/2022, Mercury released Service Bulletin 2022-19 listing compatibility with the following motor models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.1L 75-115hp Fourstroke, ProXS and SeaPro Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.0L 150hp Fourstroke, ProXS and SeaPro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.6L V8 and 3.4L V6 175-300hp Fourstroke, ProXS, SeaPro and Verado Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6L L6 200-400 Pro and Verado Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.6L V12 500-600hp SeaPro and Verado Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuzuki:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzuki has not officially listed any motors as compatible or incompatible with lithium cranking batteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYamaha:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 2\/16\/2024, Yamaha's latest statement on lithium cranking batteries is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYamaha is currently testing the wide range of configurations and materials used to construct Lithium lon batteries and the internal circuits used to monitor, accept, and distribute amperage\/voltage. Until said testing is complete, Yamaha cannot recommend the use of Lithium Ion batteries with Yamaha Marine products.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-In Bluetooth monitoring with the Astro Lithium mobile app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 rating enclosure means high tolerance to harsh environments with exposure to dust and water. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero maintenance required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be mounted in any orientation. Upside down, sideways, angled, or right side up. Send in your creative mounts and twice a year we will pick a winner for some Astro Lithium gear!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic internal cell balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 50% lighter than traditional lead acid batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-Year\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astrolithium.com\/blogs\/news\/what-makes-our-warranty-different\"\u003e\"No Gimmicks\" Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBattery Management System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Astro Lithium battery has on board Battery Management System, also known as a BMS. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main functions of the Astro Lithium BMS are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCell balancing: Our BMS ensures that all the cells within a battery pack are balanced and charged equally. This helps to prevent overcharging or undercharging of individual cells, which can cause performance issues or even damage to the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharge control: Our BMS regulates the charging process to ensure that the battery is charged within safe limits. This helps to prevent overcharging, which can cause overheating and damage to the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDischarge control: The BMS regulates the discharge process to prevent the battery from being discharged beyond safe limits. This helps to prevent damage to the battery and extends its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature control: The BMS monitors the temperature of the battery and regulates the charging and discharging processes to ensure that the battery operates within safe temperature limits. This helps to prevent overheating, which can cause performance issues and damage to the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eState of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) monitoring: Our BMS monitors the SOC and SOH of the battery to provide information on the battery's capacity and health. This helps to prevent overcharging, undercharging, and other issues that can damage the battery and shorten its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (LxWxH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.15\" x 6.50\" x 8.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Equal to Group 24 Battery in dimensions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiFePO4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8v\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1280Wh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000 cycles at 90% DoD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Discharge Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3% per month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eF to 115\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eF to 140\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Continuous Discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Pulse Discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranking Amps Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Astro Lithium","offers":[{"title":"Bluetooth","offer_id":62723807608991,"sku":"AL-B-12V100A-CB-1","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NMEA","offer_id":62723807641759,"sku":"AL-B-12V100A-CN","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/2807\/8751\/files\/12V_100Ah_LiFePO4_lithium_battery.png?v=1778607629"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/2807\/8751\/collections\/12V_100Ah_LiFePO4_lithium_battery.png?v=1785454749","url":"https:\/\/astrolithium.com\/collections\/cranking-batteries.oembed","provider":"Astro Lithium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}