Lithium Vs. More Solar
Having learned so much from members here since my initial posts in early 2018, I've been grateful that the learning curve has been relatively steady, and informative. I've truly appreciated the guidan...
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“Progressive Dynamics, in partnership with one LI battery maker has come out with a LI=programmed converter. Now. that is the full extent of my knowledge on this unit. I forget which company they partnered with (might be Battle Born). If you are going to go LI. you need this converter”.
During a recent camper conversion, I gained hands on experience with PD’s latest Li converter-charger, and ultimately spoke with PD’s tech about their Li charge methodology...The charger’s output is merely fixed at a constant 14.4v throughout the entire charge cycle and beyond...Once the Li is fully charged, it strictly relies on the BMS for charge management thereafter - their tech said that he would not recommend leaving the charger on for long term storage...
Because of this, I personally prefer my ‘ol faithful PD 9245 with it’s benign end of charge switch to float, I just skip the equalizations...
3 tons
During a recent camper conversion, I gained hands on experience with PD’s latest Li converter-charger, and ultimately spoke with PD’s tech about their Li charge methodology...The charger’s output is merely fixed at a constant 14.4v throughout the entire charge cycle and beyond...Once the Li is fully charged, it strictly relies on the BMS for charge management thereafter - their tech said that he would not recommend leaving the charger on for long term storage...
Because of this, I personally prefer my ‘ol faithful PD 9245 with it’s benign end of charge switch to float, I just skip the equalizations...
3 tons
