opinion:frater_secessus:self-heated_lifepo4
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opinion:frater_secessus:self-heated_lifepo4 [2025/06/24 18:49] frater_secessus [backing into a minimum temperature setpoint] |
opinion:frater_secessus:self-heated_lifepo4 [2026/10/03 20:07] (current) frater_secessus [Self-heated vs DIY warming] |
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| ===== TLDR ===== | ===== TLDR ===== | ||
| - | * LiFePO4 cannot be charged when the cells are below ~freezing, or discharged | + | * LiFePO4 cannot be charged when the cells are below ~freezing, or even discharged |
| - | * some kind of warming is required before charging | + | * therefore when cells are at ~freezing temps some kind of warming is required before charging |
| * self-heated: | * self-heated: | ||
| - | * DIY: more control, more charging under certain conditions, usually cheaper | + | |
| - | * in practice, warming is combined with other forms of protection: | + | * in practice, warming is combined with other forms of protection: |
| ===== how the approaches work ===== | ===== how the approaches work ===== | ||
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| ==== backing into a minimum temperature setpoint ==== | ==== backing into a minimum temperature setpoint ==== | ||
| - | There are a couple steps here: | + | There are two pieces of information needed |
| === what the datasheet tells us === | === what the datasheet tells us === | ||
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| === C rate at full charging power === | === C rate at full charging power === | ||
| - | In secessus' | + | In secessus' |
| === putting it all together === | === putting it all together === | ||
| - | Because his charge rate can reach **0.2C** he chose a warming | + | Because his charge rate can reach **0.2C** he chose a warming |
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