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    Overkill bms reverse charging

    That was really obvious lol
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    Overkill bms reverse charging

    Yes I had the bms connection wrong. Overkill tech let me know already.. fixed it and it works good now. Weekend tech support!
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    Overkill bms reverse charging

    I was hoping maybe something in the program was incorrect. I went through everything and didn't see anything obvious.
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    Overkill bms reverse charging

    Remaining is going wrong direction. I have never attempted to attach any load yet so amperage is 0 until I try to charge and then it shows negative amperage. What would you expect to happen?
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    Overkill bms reverse charging

    Received a new 4s bms from overkill. Everything is good as far as programming and connections. I reset it to default and then loaded lifepo4 normal settings. It shows good numbers except for when I try to charge then the amperage goes negative and the available amp starts to count down . Image...
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    Lifepo4 battery charger

    I didn't know that these existed. Definitely worth the extra safety for not burning up the batteries. Keep the bms from shutting down. The one in the link is 220v input
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    Lifepo4 battery charger

    Thank. Long term would be nice. Not sure if I want to spend all this again for a while lol
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    Lifepo4 battery charger

    Float is 13.6 but not sure how long it will run at full voltage if charging
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    Lifepo4 battery charger

    I just wanted a general idea of what would work, thanks. I need to dig into the rv compartment but open circuit voltage is 14.1 vdc and either 35 or 50 amps. I can't imagine what would be any different other than voltage levels and amps
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    Lifepo4 battery charger

    Question about what makes a lifepo4 battery charger? I would like to think that any charger that has an open circuit voltage within lifepo4 battery specs would be good to use. If I replace my rv coach battery with a lifepo4 battery will the built in converter work?
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    DC Fridge or AC fridge with inverter?

    I think the ac power is the best way to go. The cost of a propane or dc fridge is so expensive upfront and more expensive if you have to replace or repair. I have a new 15cf freezer that is switchable between fridge and freezer builtin. It uses 2 amps draw when the pump is running or 240w...
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    Lifepo4 charger

    I am still waiting for my batteries. I am in the process of getting everything ready. The charger works good for agm batteries and is listed as lithium also. I would hate to ruin my lifepo4 batteries when I get them although it sounds like it will work As long as the voltage is not too high...
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    Lifepo4 charger

    Being off grid I don't have access to unlimited AC power. I have a small 700w (5-6 amp output) generator that runs almost 8 hours on a 1/2 gallon of gas. I just want enough to keep my batteries from going dead while still using them when no sun. I have a bigger generator that I run a 55 amp...
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    Lifepo4 charger

    Thanks. I'll give it a try instead of buying another charger first.
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    Lifepo4 charger

    I get 14.4 or 28.8 open circuit voltage. It stops charging when battery is at 28.8. I use it for my agm batteries to charge daily if no sun and it works really good for what it is. I have a 700w generator that runs it and can still use my inverter at the same time. I'm not sure if I should...
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