The Cheapest Server Rack Battery I’ve Tested – TechCella 48V LiFePO4 Review!

In this video, we check out the TechCella 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery—a rack-mount battery designed for off-grid, solar, and backup power systems. We’ll go over the features, show you what comes in the box, open it up for a teardown, run some performance tests, and check how it talks to popular inverters like Victron, EG4 and MidNite.

Highlights:
- Works with major inverter brands (CAN & RS485)
- Smart 100A BMS with Grade-A EV cells
- Dual terminals, built-in 125A breaker
- 3U rack-mount case, stack up to 15 units
- LCD display + Bluetooth app for monitoring
- 6000+ cycles and a 5-year warranty

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TechCella 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery:
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Worx 4V Electric Screwdriver
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Victron Energy | SmartShunt:
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🔹 Current Connected: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/victron-smartshunt/?ref=AzzpK9Fl

EG4 Chargeverter - GC | 48V 100A Battery Charger:
🔹 Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-chargeverter-gc-48v-100a-battery-charger-5120w-output-240-120v-input/?ref=adamd
🔹 Current Connected: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-chargeverter-v2-48v-100a-battery-charger/?ref=AzzpK9Fl

EG4 6000XP:
🔹 Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=adamd
🔹 Current Connected: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=AzzpK9Fl

Victron 48V MultiPlus-II 5kVA 120V Inverter
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10kVA 120/240v Base MultiPlus-II System
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Victron Cerbo GX
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Victron GX Touch 7" Display
🔹 https://www.currentconnected.com/product/gx-touch-display-cerbo-gx/?ref=AzzpK9Fl

MidNite "The One" Inverter
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:52 Specs
2:43 Looking at the Battery
5:15 Accessories
6:50 What's Inside?
12:26 Low/High Temp Tests
14:22 Free-standing Racking System
17:29 The Bluetooth App/Settings
23:16 Capacity Tests
24:49 High Current Test
27:33 Battery Communication with EG4 6000XP
30:08 Battery Communication with MidNite One
31:12 Battery Communication with Victron
36:48 High Current Test Results
37:59 Final Thoughts, Pros/Cons and Wrap Up

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⚠️ Disclaimer
I'm just a DIYer like you! This is how I set things up, but it’s not professional advice. If you're unsure, consult or hire a professional to ensure you're doing things safely and correctly.