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electrical:12v:lifepo4_batteries_thread [2017/12/09 17:52]
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 ==== LiFePO4 charging for RVs: running barefoot ==== ==== LiFePO4 charging for RVs: running barefoot ====
  
-Although his setup does not use it, T1 Terry describes a "middle 80%" approach that works well with Fractional C systems. It can eliminate the need for [[electrical:12v:BMS|BMS]] balancing+T1 Terry describes a gentle, relatively low-tech approach that can work well with vandweller use patterns It does not use a [[electrical:12v:BMS|BMS]], judging that in a vandwellers' use the BMS introduces more hazards than it alleviates.  This approach: 
-  * starts with a balanced battery when installing.+ 
 +  * starts with a balanced battery
   * uses moderate terminal voltage (13.8v) to gently rebalance cells((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-77.html#post1132126)),((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-44.html#post1096480)), and even become more balanced over time.((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-109.html#post1142675))  If they do get out of balance for some reason, run more conservative SoC voltages until they can be manually rebalanced.((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-294.html#post1779359))   * uses moderate terminal voltage (13.8v) to gently rebalance cells((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-77.html#post1132126)),((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-44.html#post1096480)), and even become more balanced over time.((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-109.html#post1142675))  If they do get out of balance for some reason, run more conservative SoC voltages until they can be manually rebalanced.((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-294.html#post1779359))
-  * charges at less than 1C, common in solar charging+  * charges and discharges at less than [[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|1C]], common in solar charging.  i.e. less than 100A with a 100Ah bank. 
   * keeps the voltage "between the [voltage] knees", 13.8v - 11.8v.((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-103.html#post1140470))  This is also called the "middle 80%".   * keeps the voltage "between the [voltage] knees", 13.8v - 11.8v.((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-103.html#post1140470))  This is also called the "middle 80%".
-  * does not //require// strapping((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-59.html#post1118000)) although it is a recommended best practice((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-253.html#post1574064)) +  * does not require strapping((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-59.html#post1118000)) although it is a recommended best practice((http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/lifepo4-batteries-discussion-thread-for-those-using-them-as-house-banks-65069-253.html#post1574064)) 
-  * no BMS required ("running barefoot")+
  
 Since the defining feature of this approach is the lack of BMS, it will be referred to as "barefoot" on this page.  Since the defining feature of this approach is the lack of BMS, it will be referred to as "barefoot" on this page. 
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