LiFePo battery upgrade question
I ordered a 200AH LifePo battery to replace my two 100AH lead acid batteries and also a compatabile converter which takes care of charging the battery with shore or generator power but what about char...
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time2roll wrote:Teleman wrote:Yes that video is a bit unrealistic so I recommend measuring your real situation.time2roll wrote:
OEM charging, boost start, bi-directional relay. Possible other options I don't know.
Yes the Victron shunt will tell you immediately if the amps are excessive. Excessive is primarily based on the wire and fuse rating.
Pardon my ignorance but what numbers would be excessive? I saw a YouTube video where the alternator overheated charging a lithium battery at a low rpm where it was passing a lot of current but not turning fast enough to cool itself with its internal fan
I read maybe 105 to 120 amp alternator is common with some old ones at 65 amp and some replacements at 200 amp. Depending on the battery size I would look for no more than 30% to 50% of alternator rating.
Thanks for your patience. How do I know my alternator’s rating?
