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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Teleman,
Never be sorry you asked a question.
The reason for the DC to DC charger is to limit the current being sent to the LI battery bank. Duty cycle on alternators is often 1/3. For example, a 120 amp alternator is intended to only produce 40 amps continuously--except for brief periods of time.
A side benefit is that you will be in control of how much charging is being done. Li will charge fast--but for maximum cycle life, slower charging may be best.
Here is a fairly new video about care: https://youtu.be/xRUQCxWGyfQ
Never be sorry you asked a question.
The reason for the DC to DC charger is to limit the current being sent to the LI battery bank. Duty cycle on alternators is often 1/3. For example, a 120 amp alternator is intended to only produce 40 amps continuously--except for brief periods of time.
A side benefit is that you will be in control of how much charging is being done. Li will charge fast--but for maximum cycle life, slower charging may be best.
Here is a fairly new video about care: https://youtu.be/xRUQCxWGyfQ
