2 separate chargers plugged into generator to charge bank ?

[sprinter99]

Hi,

I have a 15kw 48v bank with a 20kw electric motor that I usually operate a 2-3kw.

I bought a 4kw generator and I charge my system with a victron quattro 35amp charger.

Can I add a eg4 18amp charger to the generator to help charge the bank while also charging with the victron ?
Or will the two charger not work together. I never get close to fully charge when using them it is to maintain my usage of motor

 

[hwse]

You can add as many as you want as long as they all have max voltage less than the max allowed by your batteries. I prefer to have the "dumbest" chargers stop charging at 0.1v less than the voltage of my smartest charger so that the final charge is more controled. I use a couple of Victron 30A IP22's and they run just fine off my 2000w invertor generator. I could add a third but do not have the room to mount it.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

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