{"product_id":"qbp087754","title":"Victron Energy Smart LiFePO4 Battery, 12.8V, 180Ah, Bluetooth","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy BAT512118610 is a Lithium Battery Smart 12.8V\/180Ah LiFePO4 battery for building a high-capacity DC house bank on boats, vans, and off-grid systems. It has a 12.8 V nominal voltage, 180 Ah nominal capacity at 25 °C, and 2304 Wh nominal energy, giving installers a clear basis for load calculations before selecting cabling, fusing, charging, and BMS hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis battery uses integrated cell balancing and cell monitoring, with Bluetooth access through VictronConnect for local checks of cell voltage, temperature, and alarm status. It must be connected to a compatible Victron Battery Management System, which protects the cells by controlling charge and load behavior when voltage or temperature moves outside safe limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor marine installations, the battery is best suited to a protected battery compartment rather than a wet cockpit or bilge area. The IP22 protection class, M8 power connections, 50 cm M8 circular BMS cable, and 237 x 321 x 152 mm case size should be checked against the vessel layout before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.8 V LiFePO4 battery with 180 Ah nominal capacity at 25 °C and 2304 Wh nominal energy for house-bank planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated cell balancing and monitoring cables for connection to a compatible Victron BMS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth monitoring through VictronConnect lets crew check cell voltage, battery temperature, and alarm status locally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be connected in series, parallel, and series\/parallel configurations for 12 V, 24 V, or 48 V battery banks when the full system is engineered correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended continuous discharge current is up to 180 A, with maximum continuous discharge current up to 360 A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended charge current is up to 90 A, with a charge voltage range of 14.0 V to 14.4 V and 14.2 V recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range supports discharge from -20 °C to +50 °C and charging from +5 °C to +50 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM8 threaded power inserts and 18 kg weight help installers plan cable terminations, support, and service access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and setup\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battery should be installed where it stays supported, accessible, and protected from direct washdowns. It can be mounted upright or on its side, but not with the terminals facing down, which is useful when space is tight in a dedicated battery locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a Smart lithium battery rather than a self-contained drop-in replacement, system design matters. Match it with the correct Victron BMS, compatible charging equipment, suitable overcurrent protection, and cable sizing for the expected DC loads, inverter demand, and charging sources on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCompatibility and system integration\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis battery fits marine electrical systems where a Victron lithium bank is being built around managed charging and load control. It works well as part of a house bank for navigation electronics, refrigeration, lighting, pumps, instruments, communications gear, and inverter-supported AC loads, provided the charging profile and BMS are set up for LiFePO4 chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vessels with alternator charging, shore charging, solar, or inverter\/charger equipment, the BMS selection should be made before installation so charge sources and DC loads can be controlled safely. The battery can be used in larger banks, but series and parallel layouts should be kept consistent and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52581877416117,"sku":"QBP087754","price":1157.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1332379_qbp087754.jpg?v=1780201066","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp087754","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}