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--- electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 [2022/06/16 23:16]
frater_secessus [cell balancing]
+++ electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 [2022/07/04 13:09]
frater_secessus [myth: you must use DC-DC for alternator charging Li]
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   - Read and understand your isolator's specs and functionality
   - observe your vehicle's chassis voltage during normal operation - note that the voltage //at the battery's location// will likely be lower due to long wiring and also lower when the wiring is carrying a hefty charging current
-  - decide whether this will work for your alternator, your isolator, and your Li battery
+  - make a first approximation about the ability of alternator, your isolator, and your Li battery to cooperate
   - install [[electrical:12v:battery_monitor|a battery monitor]] so you can observe current and voltage at the battery.  Or use the battery's own BT access.
   - make the first test run a brief one and with the Li fairly well charged.((higher states of charge will typically lessen current demands to some degree))  Start the engine and see if the charging current and voltage is acceptable.  Turn off the engine.

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