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mpvuk
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Jun 23, 2022

Converter voltage drop

Just replaced lead acid with LFE (200ah) and want to change converter to a lithium specific unit. Current unit WFCO WF-9855. My LFE's suggest a 14.4v bulk charge. Converter's I'm considering all bulk at 14.6v.

Do I take voltage drop into account when determining bulk charge at the battery? And will a 14.6v at converter work in my situation?

I have 6g on an approx. 10' one way run between battery and converter. New converter will be a 45A model. A 1.5% drop will bring 14.6v down to 14.4v. Based on my limited knowledge, I'm thinking I'll have at least a 1.5% drop.

Also note that I'm planning on getting a 45A unit to replace the WFCO 35A. Am I correct that current wiring will handle that?

Thanks in advance for your input.

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