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--- opinion:frater_secessus:self-heated_lifepo4 [2025/06/24 18:49]
frater_secessus [charging cutoff]
+++ opinion:frater_secessus:self-heated_lifepo4 [2025/06/24 18:52] (current)
frater_secessus [backing into a minimum temperature setpoint]
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 ==== backing into a minimum temperature setpoint ====
-There are a couple steps here:  reading your cell data sheet, and assessing your maximum charging current ([[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|C]]) rate.
+There are two pieces of information needed here:  a datasheet for your cells, and a realistic assessment of your maximum charging current ([[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|C rate]]) under best possible conditions.
 === what the datasheet tells us ===
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 | 10°C  T <15°C | 0.2C   |
 | 15°C  T <45°C | 0.5C   |
-|  45°C  T <55°C | 0.2C  |
+| 45°C  T <55°C | 0.2C  |
 | >55°C | No charging allowed   |
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 === C rate at full charging power ===
-In secessus' use case his charging can  max out at ~55A((and usually much lower)).  55A/280Ah = ~**0.2C**.
+In secessus' use case his charging can  max out at ~55A((and usually much lower)) with solar and alternator combined.  55A/280Ah = ~**0.2C**.
 === putting it all together ===
-Because his charge rate can reach **0.2C** he chose a warming setpoing of **10°C (50°F)**.
+Because his charge rate can reach **0.2C** he chose a warming setpoint of **10°C (50°F)**.

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