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 bul...
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mpvuk wrote:theoldwizard1 wrote:
Any QUALITY converter/charger will have a specific setting for LiFePO4. Use it !
Personally, I would just eliminate the converter and buy an inverter/charger/automatic transfer switch.
New to this so hopefully replying in proper format...all LFE specific converter/chargers I've found have a 14.6V bulk phase. My battery mfg says to stay at 14.4 or less in bulk. Are there LFE chargers that start at 14.4? Regarding an inverter/charger, I already have a 2200W pure sine wave inverter that Works great. My best value seems to be using existing inverter and upgrading the converter.
PowerMax says they made their LFP compatible converter (LKL model) according to what BattleBorn told them and that's that. Obviously, PD did the same. That leaves out other LFP makers and their specs, which are not always the same as BB's.
At least the LKL still has the adjustable voltage option, so you can't go wrong there, unlike PD's L model unless your batt's specs are the same. As posted earlier, with your specs you will be ok with a standard 14.4v 3-stage PD with the Charge Wizard, if you find that easier than using the manually adjusted PMX LKL or LK.
Perhaps your batts can stand 14.6 and just have recommended 14.4 like some other LFP specs say? Can you link to your particular brand and model of LFP so we can see its specs?
