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-  * overvoltage.  [[electrical:12v:lifepo4_batteries_thread|13.8v is a safe upper limit]] and will charge the bank completely.  Some experienced folk use slightly higher voltages for faster charging but it must be terminated quickly as the bank approaches 100% state of charge.
+  * overvoltage.  [[electrical:12v:lifepo4_batteries_thread|13.8v is a safe upper limit]] without BMS and will charge the bank completely.  Some experienced folk use slightly higher voltages for faster charging but it must be terminated quickly as the bank approaches 100% state of charge.  Exception:  Lithium banks with BMS typically overcharge intentionally to balance cells.  The overcharge is consumed by resistors and does not actually go into the cell.
   * long periods of 100% state of charge;  cease all charging at 100% and only charge that high if you know some loads will be applied immediately.  Lithium chemistries do not care about partial state of charge so use that to your advantage.
   * exposure to high heat

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