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electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 [2024/03/18 13:30]
frater_secessus [sizing the bank]
electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 [2024/04/12 23:02] (current)
frater_secessus [bluetooth]
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 === testing your isolator with Li === === testing your isolator with Li ===
  
-see [[electrical:12v:directcharginglfp#assessing_your_setup_for_direct_alternator_charging|this section]]+see [[electrical:12v:directcharginglfp#assessing_your_own_setup_for_direct_alternator_charging|this section]]
  
 ==== but that Victron video ==== ==== but that Victron video ====
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 >> For belt-and-suspenders you could add a $10 12v temp controller or NO thermal switch in series [with the disabling method].   Stick the probe (or switch) on the bank and only complete the [disabling ] circuit when the ignition is on **and** measured temp >0C or >2C or whatever you prefer.  >> For belt-and-suspenders you could add a $10 12v temp controller or NO thermal switch in series [with the disabling method].   Stick the probe (or switch) on the bank and only complete the [disabling ] circuit when the ignition is on **and** measured temp >0C or >2C or whatever you prefer. 
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 +Note that some chargers have built-in low-temp charging cutoff already.  
  
  
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 Some batteries have BMS with bluetooth or other forms of connectivity.  With these you would be able to see more information, like individual cell balance, statistics, setting and the status of any protections.  Some batteries have BMS with bluetooth or other forms of connectivity.  With these you would be able to see more information, like individual cell balance, statistics, setting and the status of any protections. 
  
 +Having visibility into the state of the BMS/cells might be useful for tech geeks, but often muddies the waters for non-technical customers.  Lack of BT is not a dealbreaker. 
  
  
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