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Lifepo4 Batteries
- Midnightsun
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2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
- Midnightsun
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2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
- Midnightsun
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
The DC to DC charger is designed to bypass the alternator which would get damaged if one were to let it charge the LifePo4 bank. I relies on alternator charge going into the non LifePo4 bank which would be your starting batteries, taking the excess and boosting it to introduce to the LifePo4 bank at the correct voltage to charge. That being said, if one starts the genny which activates the shore power charger, it will automatically kick in the DC to DC charger(s) to charge the lithium bank just like an alternator would while under way. This however will most max out at with the output of the shore power charger you have.
I will experiment this summer shutting off my dedicated Lithium shore power charger to see how much juice I get into the LifePo4 bank from my 50A lead acid battery charger through the DC to DC charger.
Figured I would mention this as it eliminates the work and additional expense of installing a dedicated LifePo4 shore charger for certain applications. Personally I want my charge to be as quick as possible as I want quick top off at anchor when running the genny for meals or short intervals if you prefer which is why I have the high output dedicated Lithium charger. In comparison, someone travelling frequently would be more than satisfied without.
- Midnightsun
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
- pepmyster
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- Joined: June 5th, 2018, 7:17 am
- Vessel Info: 2004 Carver 360 Sport Sedan
8.1 Volvo Penta
Fresh water boating - Location: Ottawa
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
- Midnightsun
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2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
- pepmyster
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
Midnightsun wrote:Source of the post That waterproof smart shunt unit is something new as it was not available a year ago. Good option for some applications though. Mine is located under the galley floor so if it gets wet I have some serious problems that need to be dealt with like putting on life jackets and broadcasting mayday.
- bud37
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
Good article read, well explained.......what I have been saying for years about considering putting back what you take out and the actual time it takes to do it right.
- Midnightsun
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
bud37 wrote:Source of the post
Good article read, well explained.......what I have been saying for years about considering putting back what you take out and the actual time it takes to do it right.
Totally agree with you Bud, some people do not simply because they do not understand.
I put this article up for all to read so everyone understands how important it is to get the juice back in correctly and efficiently. Too many people believe a 100a alternator will input 100a back into their setup when the demand is there however this is false. This is another good reason why a DC to DC charger shines when converting to Lithium. In my case each alternator is only taxed at a 30a output, well within their parameters of keeping up with the demand. Plus the alts are not fighting against each other since they are independent of each other in this setup producing a constant 60 amps combined when there is a demand.
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Re: Lifepo4 Batteries
I don't know about you but my memory of when and where these old threads and posts are is very foggy..
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