lithium question
Can you charge lithium batteries with a regular charger or do I need to buy a special charger?
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daily double wrote:Standard converter works fine. Most portable chargers will work fine too as long as you stay away from equalization and recondition options. AGM or GEL settings will tend to avoid equalization.
Can you charge lithium batteries with a regular charger or do I need to buy a special charger?
There is no metric electricity or lithium electricity. As long as charging meets the voltage and amperage specifications the charging is fine.
Don't get all wrapped up in having to charge at 14.6 volts to fill the battery. 13.8 will fill the battery 99% just fine. Even the dreaded WFCO at 13.6 will do OK but take a bit longer. Unlike lead-acid there is no need to cram lithium 100% full. Too many procedures from lead-acid are shoved onto lithium. I would stay away from all "lithium" converters, the stock ones are better.
