lithium question
Can you charge lithium batteries with a regular charger or do I need to buy a special charger?
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No clue about EVs. Can you use a DC-DC charger instead of the 7-pin like you can with a gasser? The limit with those is the alternator amps vs the DC-DC input so not to over-task the alternator. What happens with an EV?
Watch the gen VA vs the input for the charger. A 2000w does 1600VA which is borderline for a 60 amp charger doing 60 amps at 14.4v. A "2200w" does 1700VA most of them or 1800VA if a Honda. My 1700VA gen is maxed out with my 75 amp converter, but it runs it--just barely until amps taper and it gets easier on the gen.
You are right IMO to try it all out first and then see what needs doing. by the time you get it, the sun might even come out and not be raining so much, which should help. " If you can't see the mountains it is because it is raining; if you can see the mountains, it is going to rain"
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Not suggesting SiO2 --I just happen to have them. LFP inside where it is warm is the answer here. My other big point is you don't have to do anything to the existing wiring and converter with the nice new rig and the size and location of the OEM battery box doesn't matter either.
Just meant as an idea that might work for some situations that have come up for TCs or small TTs.
Watch the gen VA vs the input for the charger. A 2000w does 1600VA which is borderline for a 60 amp charger doing 60 amps at 14.4v. A "2200w" does 1700VA most of them or 1800VA if a Honda. My 1700VA gen is maxed out with my 75 amp converter, but it runs it--just barely until amps taper and it gets easier on the gen.
You are right IMO to try it all out first and then see what needs doing. by the time you get it, the sun might even come out and not be raining so much, which should help. " If you can't see the mountains it is because it is raining; if you can see the mountains, it is going to rain"
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Not suggesting SiO2 --I just happen to have them. LFP inside where it is warm is the answer here. My other big point is you don't have to do anything to the existing wiring and converter with the nice new rig and the size and location of the OEM battery box doesn't matter either.
Just meant as an idea that might work for some situations that have come up for TCs or small TTs.
