Outside battery constraints?

#1 keithhobbs 2022-03-08

I've just ordered a system and after discussion with the installer the best place for the battery in my property is going to be in my bin store. This is on the north side of the house so it should be ok in the summer. However, I was talking to somebody else and they said that you have to be careful to stop the battery charging if the temperature drops below freezing?
Is this something I need to worry about? According to the spec it is IP65 compliant and has operating temp down to -20.
Any thoughts?

#2 wilfleek 2022-03-08

I believe the battery will protect itself in very low temperatures. No need for user intervention. But still you should check with GIvenergy themselves to be 100% certain. Just email support or use the chat facility.

#3 THALL 2022-03-08

Operating -10c storage temp -30c. My system is outside, Had some -4c over the winter and according to the logs the whole system stayed over 7c. Ideally needs to be out of direct sun and partly covered from rain, snow etc.

https://community.givenergy.cloud/d/278-options-for-an-enclosure

#4 TheDragon (GivEnergy) 2022-03-09

Mine is in my bin shed, north side. Under cover. No issues

#5 THALL 2022-03-09

https://www.zerohomebills.com/wp-content/uploads/GivEnergy-AC3.0-AC-Coupled-Battery-Inverter-User-Manual.pdf

See page 9

#6 keithhobbs 2022-03-09

THALL Thanks for that. That's reassuring, I'm fairly new to this but learning a lot.

#7 keithhobbs 2022-03-09

TheDragon (GivEnergy) Thats good to know. Thanks