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electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 [2024/03/18 13:29]
frater_secessus [sizing the bank] autonomy clarification
electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 [2024/03/20 11:51]
frater_secessus [myth: you must use DC-DC for alternator charging Li] link updat
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   * greater [[opinion:solar:sizing.walkthrough#days_of_autonomy|autonomy]] when charging is absent or limited due to poor solar conditions   * greater [[opinion:solar:sizing.walkthrough#days_of_autonomy|autonomy]] when charging is absent or limited due to poor solar conditions
-  * supporting larger discharge current - [[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|0.5C]] is a common max spec).  So a 200Ah LFP could support 100A loads((0.5 x 200Ah)) while a 100Ah could only support 50A.  +  * supporting larger discharge current - [[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|0.5C]] is a common max spec.  So a 200Ah LFP could support 100A loads((0.5 x 200Ah)) while a 100Ah could only support 50A.  
   * safely accepting larger charging currents when charging time is limited.  Charging specs vary between 0.2C to 0.5C;  [[electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4#an_example_of_long_life|0.4C]] seems to be a good balance between longevity and charging time.  200Ah could accept 80A from the alternator while 100Ah could only accept 40A.     * safely accepting larger charging currents when charging time is limited.  Charging specs vary between 0.2C to 0.5C;  [[electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4#an_example_of_long_life|0.4C]] seems to be a good balance between longevity and charging time.  200Ah could accept 80A from the alternator while 100Ah could only accept 40A.  
  
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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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