Battle Born Batteries. —— A warning

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 13:57
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The attached video by Will Prowse has just come to my notice. It shows a serious fault in these premium priced batteries. If you have one and draw high currents (+80A) from it then you have concern. If you are only drawing lower currents then you may be OK for some time. But I consider the fault to be a ticking bomb. Watch the video and I am prepared to answer any questions you may have.
The video is here.
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Reply By: Member - William B - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 16:12

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 16:12
Hi Allan,
I watched Will's episode on this battery and was utterly shocked with the reply by the manufacturer.
I can only hope that the issue will be addressed correctly by Battle Born and the statement issued was by some spin doctor with no real knowledge or understanding of the potential dangers.
Getting sued will change their attitude.
William.
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 18:42

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 18:42
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Yes William, I find it hard to believe that the response offered by BB of the arrangement being some sort of safety circuit breaker was sincere. Surely no-one with any reasonable electrical knowledge would concoct such an insane arrangement. I am more inclined to think that they panicked and perceived a way to justify the construction even though it was without credibility. I guess that anyone stupid enough to contrive such excuse is also stupid enough to expect it to be believed.

Will Prowse is highly respected and has an extensive audience. I have no doubt that his revelation will have a significant effect on BB's reputation. Their only defence can be that there have been no reported fires of these batteries. But that does not mean that they will not occur. The fact that it is a product with a crucial fault cannot be truthfully denied.

I have no motivation to harm the Battle Born company, they seem quite capable of doing that themselves, but I do have concern for users of their products.
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Reply By: Member - Racey - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 16:15

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 16:15
Can't see the video .
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Follow Up By: Member - William B - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 17:22

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 17:22
Where Allan has written "the video is here" tap on "here" and it will take you to the YouTube video.
William
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Reply By: Member - Duncan2H - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 21:06

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 21:06
I really enjoy Will's videos, such a quality content producer and so thoroughly across his chosen subject matter.
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