Guides / Maintenance & CareMaintenance & CareKeep LiFePO4 stations healthy between trips and outages — storage SoC, fans, firmware.Storage & Charge HabitsPartial charge storage, fan dust, firmware notes.How We Test Longevity ClaimsCycles vs calendar life.LiFePO4 Care NotesWhy chemistry choice affects decade-long ownership.
Storage & charge habitsStore LiFePO4 around 40–60% if unused for months — not empty, not 100%.Keep vents clear; dust in fans is the #1 “mystery” noise complaint.Update firmware when the brand ships charge/safety fixes.After deep discharges, top up before the next storm map turns red.Minimize unnecessary pass-through charging; heat still costs cycle life over years.Chemistry context: LiFePO4 vs NMC. Longevity claims: How we test.