Alternators and Lithium Batteries
I like to boondock. I currently have 4 AGM batteries for a total of about 480 amp-hours, of course only about 200 useable. I would like to purchase some lithium batteries and put together a system of...
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DC-DC charger would provide two benefits. First in limiting your amps, secondly boosting the voltage to 14.5 or 14.6 to actually charge the battery to full. 14.1 is a bit low for most lithium.
Keep in mind the DC-DC charger can draw up to 50% more amps than rated output.
You could put your DC clamp-on ammeter on the charge wire or better the alternator output and see if you really get excessive amps. Test at home during the install. Then get the DC charger if needed.
Keep in mind the DC-DC charger can draw up to 50% more amps than rated output.
You could put your DC clamp-on ammeter on the charge wire or better the alternator output and see if you really get excessive amps. Test at home during the install. Then get the DC charger if needed.
