“Do the LiPo4 batteries require a special charger? If so, you should include the price of that item also.”
I many cases no, all you’ll need is a charger that puts out 14.x volts (not to exceed 14.6v, the BMS cutt-off) constant voltage and constant current...My plain Jane Progressive Dynamics 9245 will do this (14.3v at the battery) while using the optional Charge Wizard dongle set to the Boost mode...Just avoid equalizations and you’ll be fine, while floating the battery (say at roughly 13.6v) is neither necessary, nor harmful...
After reaching a ‘steady’ end of charge14.x volts, allow charger to continue for say 20 or so minutes to allow for cell balancing - this is where a LiFePo4 compatible smart meter is helpful (like a Victron Smart shunt, BMV 712 or equivalent) as you can watch the voltage and current balancing act work it’s mojo...Having said that, due to LFP’s wide breadth of usable operating range, there’s really little need to fully charge a LFP except for an occasional BMS cell balancing which also allows for SOC meter re-sync. Unlike FLA batteries, once charge is completed, discontinue charging...
3 tons, Emancipated from Generators:) (thanks to a higher harvest receptivity)!!
