Converter/Charger Questions.
I have a one year old rig and thinking of replacing my WCO converter, or at least have a spare. Last season the stock unit quit charging for a day and started working again the next day. So confiden...
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ken56 wrote:
If you are comfortable with the knowledge that these batteries can catch fire then go for it. Tesla's have Lithium Ion batteries and some catch fire. Just like those things the kids ride around on today, they can catch fire. Phones catch fire some times. That's why they don't recommend leaving them plugged in to charge over night while you are sleeping. Li-ion batteries are very sensitive to high temperatures. I use an AGM with a good amp hour rating and I don't worry.
Hi Ken56,
I have loads of reasons why I think Li are fussy. This is not one of my concerns with LiFePo4, since the advent of built in battery management systems on the jar.
flyfishing48,
Charging to 100% is not desirable for Li, if you wish to have maximum cycle life. Neither is float charging.
