BigBattery's FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 10.24 kWh, the figure of the two-module kit K0949. The ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table prints its kWh Capacity row as "5.12V" (a unit misprint, so not used).
Printed as "(x1) 48V 5.12kWh ETHOS Battery Module" under "Included With SKU: FETHS-48051-G1" in BigBattery's 48V ETHOS User Manual, Version 1.5 (archived copy); the same manual prints "(x2) 5.12kWh ETHOS Battery Module [FETHS-48051-G1]" in its 10kWh system diagram (page 24, printed page 22). Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier 10.24 kWh is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "Each single battery module is 51.2V and 100Ah" in BigBattery's 48V ETHOS User Manual, Version 1.5 (archived copy). The ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table and the product page print the same 51.2V. Re-cited on October 4, 2026; the value is unchanged.
BigBattery's user manual and specification sheet print 100Ah for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 200 Ah, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "Each single battery module is 51.2V and 100Ah" in BigBattery's 48V ETHOS User Manual, Version 1.5 (archived copy). The ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table prints "100 Ah" for SKU FETHS-48051-G1. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier 200 Ah is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet prints 100A for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 200A, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "100A" against "Max Continuous Discharge Current" in BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet, page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier value is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
Location: Page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, Max Continuous Discharge Current
Documented
Maximum discharge current
100 A
Manufacturer source conflict
BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet prints 100A for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 200A, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "100A" against "Max Continuous Discharge Current" in BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet, page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier value is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
200 A
BigBattery publishes "200A" against "Max Continuous Discharge Current" on its own product page for FETHS-48051-G1.
Printed as "200A" against "Max Charge Current" in the ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table for SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Re-cited on October 4, 2026; the value is unchanged.
BigBattery's FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 10.24 kWh, the figure of the two-module kit K0949. The ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table prints its kWh Capacity row as "5.12V" (a unit misprint, so not used).
Printed as "(x1) 48V 5.12kWh ETHOS Battery Module" under "Included With SKU: FETHS-48051-G1" in BigBattery's 48V ETHOS User Manual, Version 1.5 (archived copy); the same manual prints "(x2) 5.12kWh ETHOS Battery Module [FETHS-48051-G1]" in its 10kWh system diagram (page 24, printed page 22). Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier 10.24 kWh is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "Each single battery module is 51.2V and 100Ah" in BigBattery's 48V ETHOS User Manual, Version 1.5 (archived copy). The ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table and the product page print the same 51.2V. Re-cited on October 4, 2026; the value is unchanged.
BigBattery's user manual and specification sheet print 100Ah for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 200 Ah, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "Each single battery module is 51.2V and 100Ah" in BigBattery's 48V ETHOS User Manual, Version 1.5 (archived copy). The ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table prints "100 Ah" for SKU FETHS-48051-G1. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier 200 Ah is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet prints 100A for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 200A, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "100A" against "Max Continuous Discharge Current" in BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet, page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier value is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
Location: Page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, Max Continuous Discharge Current
Documented
Maximum discharge current
100 A
Manufacturer source conflict
BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet prints 100A for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 200A, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "100A" against "Max Continuous Discharge Current" in BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet, page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier value is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
200 A
BigBattery publishes "200A" against "Max Continuous Discharge Current" on its own product page for FETHS-48051-G1.
Printed as "200A" against "Max Charge Current" in the ETHOS specification sheet's singular module table for SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Re-cited on October 4, 2026; the value is unchanged.
Printed as "Do not charge with a charge voltage above 58.8V." in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 6, 2. Safety Instructions). Printed as a safety limit.
Published claims and calculations are not independently tested lifetime output.
Battery weight
54.8 kg121 lb converted
Manufacturer source conflict
BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet prints 121 lbs (54.8 kg) for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 123.8 kg, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "121 lbs (54.8 kg)" against "Weight" in BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet, page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier value is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
46.98 L*Calculated: Enclosure volume: W × H × D ÷ 1,000,000
Manufacturer source conflict
BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet prints 170 x 674 x 410 mm for the FETHS-48051-G1 module, while the FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints 170 x 674 x 1100 mm, the figure of the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "6.7 x 26.5 x 16.14 in (170 x 674 x 410mm)" against "Dimensions (DxWxH)" in BigBattery's ETHOS specification sheet, page 2, Battery Specifications, ETHOS Singular Module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1 (read from the rendered page). The user manual prints this row only for the kits. Revised on October 4, 2026: the earlier value is the figure BigBattery prints for the two-module kit K0949.
Printed as "The battery Utilizes standardized Amphenol UL ESS Connector" in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 8, 3.1 Product Description).
Printed as "IP65 / NEMA 4X" in BigBattery's ETHOS spec sheet (version 1.4, last revision 12/02/2025). The sheet also prints NEMA 4X beside the IP rating.
Printed as "-4°F - 113°F (-20°C - 45°C) Max 6 months)" in BigBattery's ETHOS spec sheet (version 1.4, last revision 12/02/2025). The range applies at a state of charge above 50% for at most 6 months.
Printed as "we offer an optional grounding connection point"; "grounding cables are not included with the ETHOS ESS" in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 35, 6.8 Grounding (Optional)).
Printed as "Install the bottom base on the ground about 1.2 inches (30 mm) from the wall" in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 21, 6.3.1 ETHOS System Mounting).
Printed as "Secure each module to the wall using L brackets and the fastener screws." in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 22, 6.3.1 ETHOS System Mounting).
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Printed as "Introducing BigBattery’s ETHOS! These revolutionary stackable on-grid lithium battery" and "This document applies to every ETHOS stackable battery system.". Classified as Stackable from the maker's own words for this model.
Location: BigBattery ETHOS ESS user manual (BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL), PDF page 8, 3. Introduction; section 4.1 names the ETHOS Battery Module SKU FETHS-48051-G1
Address / DIP setting (manual)
Select the first battery as “0001” (ID:1), the second as “0010” (ID:2), the third as “0011” (ID:3) and so on, making sure every battery has a unique ID
Printed as "Select the first battery as “0001” (ID:1)"; "making sure every battery has a unique ID" in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 18, 5.4 Ethos ID Addresses Description). Set with the battery's ID DIP switch.
Printed as "2 Comm Port RJ45 Communication Port RS485/CAN" in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 16, 5.3 ETHOS Diagram, ETHOS Battery).
Printed as "Always mount the battery in an upright position." in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 20, 6.1 Installation Safety Guidelines).
Printed as "7.2 Supported Inverters P0 RS485 P0 CAN"; "5 Voltronic 5 Victron 6 EG4 / Lux 7 SMA 8 Inhenergy 9 Solis"; "select P02-LUX for RS485 communication, and P06-LUX for CAN communication" in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (pages 38, 39, 7.2 Supported Inverters). The two-column list is interleaved in the text layer; the EG4 protocol codes on page 38 (P02 for RS485, P06 for CAN) confirm the column order. Protocol is selected on the control box screen.
Printed as "CAN bus and RS-485 communication with different inverters." in the BB-x-EG4-08_11-ETHOS-ESS-USER-MANUAL.pdf (page 9, 3.2 Features & Applications). Communication with the inverter runs through the ETHOS control box.
Linked from https://bigbattery.com/products/51-2v100ah-ethos-5-12kwh-stackable-type/ with link text "none".
Location: ETHOS-SpecSheet-1.4-BatteryCB.pdf
Retrieved
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PDF
BigBattery 48V ETHOS User Manual (Version 1.5, 2/28/2024; earlier edition; Internet Archive copy captured 8 October 2024)BigBatterySource user manualFebruary 2024
Source details
Revision
VERSION 1.5
Revision date
February 2024
Earlier edition; Internet Archive copy of BigBattery's file (capture of 8 October 2024), obtained by Alternative Research on 2 October 2026.
Location: PDF page 1 (cover, version and model SKU) and PDF page 3 (version history)
Retrieved
BigBattery's own user manual for its 48V ETHOS battery, originally at https://bigbattery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHOSManual-halfletter-V1.5.pdf; the cover prints "VERSION 1.5" and "MODEL SKU: FETHS-48051-G1", and its version history dates Version 1.5 to 2/28/2024. BigBattery now publishes the 48V ETHOS ESS User Manual (Version 1.7), which this record cites as its primary manual; this earlier edition is kept for the record's history. BigBattery's own site refuses our research agent, so this copy was obtained by Alternative Research on 2 October 2026 from the Internet Archive, which captured BigBattery's own file on 8 October 2024. It is labeled as an archived copy, not a current download from BigBattery. Manufacturer instructions, not independent tests.
BigBattery's own product page for the ETHOS battery module, SKU FETHS-48051-G1, captured on September 25, 2026; the content is whatever the URL served on that date. Figures are manufacturer ratings as printed on the page, not test results. Cited for the warranty statement and the Certifications row only.
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Printed as "backed by a 12-Year Warranty" and "BigBattery batteries are backed by a 12-year warranty" on BigBattery's FETHS-48051-G1 product page, captured on September 25, 2026. The page prints no retention or throughput terms.
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Missing for this product: Certificates evidence needed; Warranty energy disclosure evidence needed; Lifetime / capacity evidence needed; Cell model disclosure evidence needed.
48 V · Stackable · Rated capacity
The warranty term and the lifetime energy are each scored against the best documented value for a home storage battery: a value earns its share of that best, times the weight. A documented value always earns points; an undisclosed one earns 0.
Printed as "backed by a 12-Year Warranty" and "BigBattery batteries are backed by a 12-year warranty" on BigBattery's FETHS-48051-G1 product page, captured on September 25, 2026. The page prints no retention or throughput terms.
Research pending, 0 points: Certificates, Warranty energy disclosure, Cell model disclosure.
Computed from public specifications and evidence records. Warranty duration is not service quality; certificate evidence points are not a safety rating. Compatibility and installation limits still apply.
UL9540Battery pack claim; verification pendingClaimedListed when checked
BigBattery's own FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints "Certifications: UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3"; UL9540 is recorded as one entry of that row. The page gives no file number, issuer or scope for the row. The ETHOS specification sheet (last revision 12/02/2025) prints "UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3" without UL9540. Manufacturer claim only.
Models: FETHS-48051-G1
Standard as printed
UL9540
Edition as printed
Not printed
What it covers
Battery pack claim; verification pending
Type
A listing to the energy storage system standard
For a permit
Permit offices commonly ask for this listing; local rules vary.
UL9540ABattery pack claim; verification pendingClaimedListed when checked
BigBattery's own FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints "Certifications: UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3"; UL9540A is recorded as one entry of that row. The page gives no file number, issuer or scope for the row. The ETHOS specification sheet (last revision 12/02/2025) prints "UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3" without UL9540. Manufacturer claim only.
Models: FETHS-48051-G1
Standard as printed
UL9540A
Edition as printed
Not printed
What it covers
Battery pack claim; verification pending
Type
A fire-test report (UL 9540A is a test method, not a listing)
For a permit
A fire test. Useful supporting evidence, but it does not replace UL 9540.
UL1973Battery pack claim; verification pendingClaimedListed when checked
BigBattery's own FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints "Certifications: UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3"; UL1973 is recorded as one entry of that row. The page gives no file number, issuer or scope for the row. The ETHOS specification sheet (last revision 12/02/2025) prints "UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3" without UL9540. Manufacturer claim only.
UN38.3Battery pack claim; verification pendingClaimedListed when checked
BigBattery's own FETHS-48051-G1 product page prints "Certifications: UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3"; UN38.3 is recorded as one entry of that row. The page gives no file number, issuer or scope for the row. The ETHOS specification sheet (last revision 12/02/2025) prints "UL9540A, UL1973, & UN38.3" without UL9540. Manufacturer claim only.