ANY ONE USE SOLAR CHARGER WITH LITHIUM
Talked to a rep for lithium battery store and said with my Morningstar controller, I can set algorithm to charge their battery. They said they are coming out with a high amp hour that will drop into s...
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BroncosFan wrote:X2, great read!
Rmcgrath53,
Just google technomadia lithium
Almot, you would DECREASE the battery bank size with LI not increase because they can go lower in SOC. Some say 90% DOD but others say 80% DOD gets more cycle life. I would go no further than 80% but your BMS would prevent accidental overdischarges anyways.
smkettner wrote:Thanks for the link. I read that as long as they don't self discharge into the dead battery zone, they're fine. I also read not to charge to 100% cause it's tricky getting there. 97% is easier.
My resources say store Li-ion closer to 30% to 50%. For long life you don't even go 100%. If you charge near max the energy should be used shortly. Keep them cool. Verify with manufacturer as there are many sub-chemistries in Li batteries.
This from electric vehicle best practices.
Found this reading:
http://www.roguepowertech.com/documents/ChargingLiIon.pdf
