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electrical:12v:lifepo4_batteries_thread [2017/08/17 19:35] frater_secessus [So how do experts charge?] |
electrical:12v:lifepo4_batteries_thread [2017/10/28 17:54] frater_secessus [three stage chargers] |
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- | LFP batteries do not require multi-stage charging like lead-acid batteries; they are **charged until full and charging is stopped**. LFP does not have an absorption phase like LA((LFP will pull full current until very nearly full)) and does not need floating in the LA sense((due to low self-discharge rates)). | + | LFP batteries do not require multi-stage charging like lead-acid batteries; they are [[electrical: |
That said, smart chargers //can// be used to charge LFP. Maine Sail describes the thought process of utilizing LA smart chargers with LiFePO4: | That said, smart chargers //can// be used to charge LFP. Maine Sail describes the thought process of utilizing LA smart chargers with LiFePO4: |