Small 12v battery for your convenient outdoor life

Nowadays, more and more people prefer outdoor sports. When outdoors, many people encounter such tricky situations where their cameras, phones, laptops automatically shut down when they run out of battery, and there are no rechargeable places nearby. People can only end outdoor activities early.

But with the development of technology, there are also many solutions to outdoor power supply problems. This article will introduce the most common type of power support for lithium small 12v battery outdoor power supply, allowing people to easily enjoy the convenience brought by electricity.

Why small 12v battery is popular in outdoor power supply

When choosing lithium batteries as outdoor power supplies, you will always see many different specifications of lithium battery models, among which the most common and popular is the small 12v battery.

Why is the small 12v battery the best-selling outdoor battery?

Due to the relatively low voltage of 12v, even in the event of accidental situations such as leakage, the harm to the human body is relatively small under normal use, which meets safety standards. And the 12v battery is relatively stable during charging and discharging, providing stable power for the equipment.

For businesses, small 12v battery already has a relatively complete and mature production system, and adopting small 12v lithium battery production technology is a necessary choice to reduce research and development costs.

The type of lithium small 12v battery

After understanding the reasons why small 12v batteries are popular, let's take a look at the different materials and packaging of 12V lithium batteries. Lithium small 12v batteries used as outdoor power supplements can be divided into common 12V lithium-ion batteries and 12V lithium iron phosphate batteries.

• 12v lithium-ion battery
  A 12V lithium-ion battery is composed of 3 or 4 lithium batteries connected in series. A lithium ion battery pack composed of individual cells or batteries connected in parallel is a safe and environmentally friendly new type of battery. There is no standard battery capacity, which is determined based on the specific requirements of the appliance or equipment. The general capacity is 5AH, 18Ah, 36Ah etc.

  The more batteries are connected in parallel, the larger the capacity. The volume of a 12V lithium battery should be determined based on its capacity, and there is no uniform specification. The larger the battery capacity, the larger the volume.

• 12v lithium iron phosphate battery
  The advantage of a 12V lithium iron phosphate battery is its long lifespan. Under the same conditions, lithium iron phosphate batteries can be used for 7 to 8 years.

  The 12V lithium iron phosphate battery has undergone strict safety testing and is not prone to explosion even in traffic accidents. Fast charging. Using a dedicated charger, the battery can be fully charged after 40 minutes of charging at 1.5C. High temperature resistance, can reach 350 to 500 ℃, suitable for outdoor camping use. 12V lithium iron phosphate batteries are environmentally friendly, non-toxic, pollution-free, with a wide range of raw material sources and affordable prices.

In addition, the following is the most frequently asked comparison of lead-acid battery vs lithium 12v small battery, for beginners to have a clear understanding of small 12v battery.

Applications of small 12v battery

Outdoor camping
In recent years, camping has been increasingly mentioned on the internet. However, this camping refers to exquisite camping. With the increasing popularity of exquisite camping, people's requirements for camping equipment are becoming higher and higher. More electrical appliances are moving from indoors to outdoors, and the corresponding demand for electricity is gradually increasing. Outdoor power supply has therefore entered the public eye and become an indispensable power supply equipment for exquisite camping.

Outdoor shooting
The biggest fear for outdoor photography is that the camera equipment runs out of battery. For many outdoor photographers, the most crucial thing when shooting is to replenish the battery of the outdoor shooting equipment in a timely manner. During the long shooting time, photographers not only need strong physical strength, but also sufficient battery guarantee.

Photographers will count their outdoor shooting equipment before departure. In addition to common shooting equipment such as DSLRs and drones, experienced outdoor photographers will also bring an outdoor power supply as a mobile charging station for their shooting equipment.

Outdoor live streaming
As one of the most popular industries, live streaming is no longer limited to indoor filming locations. When broadcasting outdoors, the battery must be sufficient. Whether it's fill lights, laptops, or live streaming devices such as microphones and cameras, they all need to be powered on for use.

To avoid interruption of outdoor live streaming due to insufficient battery, it is recommended to carry a large capacity outdoor power supply to continuously supply power to live streaming equipment such as lighting lamps and microphones for a sufficient period of time.

Outdoor stall
With the continuous development of the street vendor economy, more and more people are setting up street vendors in addition to their job responsibilities. For example, last summer's persistent high temperatures reignited the street vendor economy in Chengdu. After coffee and milk tea, more summer snacks have become regular customers on street stalls.

Under the scorching sun and mosquitoes flying around, while we are busy setting up our stalls, don't forget to bring an outdoor power supply. It can not only supply power to the refrigerator to keep food fresh, but also plug in a fan and connect mosquito repellent to provide us with the most comfortable stall experience.

Outdoor office
More and more people are moving their workplaces outdoors. Some workers, such as geological explorers and mechanical engineers, need to stay outdoors for a long time due to the nature of their work; Some are driven by interest, and their brains are more active outdoors, resulting in higher work efficiency. No matter what kind of job, electricity support is indispensable when working outdoors.

If the office equipment suddenly runs out of power halfway through work, it not only means that the work cannot be completed on time, but also wastes the time and energy of going out. So, it is recommended that everyone bring a large capacity outdoor power supply before going out to work to ensure that office equipment has electricity for a long time.

Emergency power supply
Continuous high temperatures in summer have led to tight electricity supply and demand across the country due to drought, and more and more people are reporting that power outages have affected their daily life order. Faced with the severe situation of high temperature and power shortage, how should ordinary residents solve the problem of emergency household electricity supply?

Outdoor power supply is undoubtedly the best power supply solution. High quality outdoor power sources can not only supply power to numerous household appliances and maintain the normal operation of our lives, but also connect to solar panels to continuously store electricity for ourselves during the day, alleviating the anxiety of power shortages in households.

Different capacities for different applications

Power consideration

The choice of power determines what appliances you can carry. Power is the power heart of outdoor power sources, directly determining the types of power sources that can be supplied.

• Basic level (300-500W)
  Meet the charging needs of small devices such as mobile phones, tablets, cameras, etc
  Advanced version (800-1200W)
  Support medium power devices such as drones, projectors, and rice cookers
  Professional type (1500W+)
  Can drive high-power tools such as induction cookers and cutting machines

Formula calculation method
Total power demand=Equipment power x Usage duration x 1.2 (safety factor)

Capacity calculation

The lifeline capacity of battery life is measured in watt hours (Wh), where 1 kWh equals 1000 Wh.

• Short distance camping (1-2 days) requires 500-1000Wh of electricity to support basic needs.
• Long distance self driving (3 days+) recommended with a capacity reserve of over 2000Wh
• In extreme environmentan additional 30% redundant capacity is required to cope with sudden demands

Capacity conversion technique

Mobile phone (12Wh/time) x charging times+drone (60Wh/time) x usage times=total required capacity

The best-selling small 12v batteries of Tycorun are 12 Volt 36Ah lithium battery and 12 Volt 12Ah lithium battery. However, Tycorun's 12V 200Ah lithium battery is also selling well, and this 12V 200Ah lithium battery supports most outdoor devices. For the convenience of readers with purchasing needs, the following table is presented to show the estimated power supply time of this product for common outdoor equipment.

Note that the actual usage time of 12v200Ah batteries outdoors may vary due to factors such as device efficiency, ambient temperature, and battery aging. The above table is for reference only.

How to charge small 12v battery

The 12V lithium battery charger is specifically designed to charge lithium small 12V batteries. Lithium ion batteries have high requirements for chargers and need to protect circuits, so lithium-ion battery chargers usually have high control precision and can perform constant current and constant voltage charging on lithium-ion batteries.

Small 12v battery charging method
The charger used for charging a 12V lithium battery should comply with the three-stage characteristics of lithium battery charging, and should have and complete the three stages of pre charging, constant current charging, and constant voltage charging.

For this reason, the original 12v lithium battery charger is good. When the original charger is damaged, do not blindly purchase other chargers to charge the 12v lithium battery.
When charging a 12v lithium battery, the ambient temperature should not exceed the range of 0-40 ℃. If it is not urgent, it can be charged at 0.2C, but generally cannot exceed 1C for charging.

How long does a small 12v battery last

The usage duration of a small 12V battery is affected by various factors. If used frequently and charged properly, it may last for 3-5 years or even longer; If it is frequently subjected to deep discharge or in harsh environments such as high temperatures, it may take 1-2 years to replace it.

But if you choose Tycorun small 12v battery, our deep cycle batteries are designed to provide users with safe, stable, and continuous power support, with a battery life of up to 10 years and a full after sales service to ensure your electricity needs. In case you're not familiar with the concept of what is deep cycle battery, here is an article for your reference.

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