thedodgersonline
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Hi All.
We all have read the discussions - often heated - about the necessity of a BMS in a Li system but what about the necessity of a charger (solar MPPT or dc to dc) when there is a BMS already handling the CC/CV of the battery. Now I am not talking about a ziggawat solar system with pentawh of storage but a simple 12V LiFePO4 system used in a RV of small home. I am sure I am missing something (and not about to wreck my brand new LiFePO4 battery pack) but I cannot see any downside to this approach. An alternator produces approx 15V and some amps to the BMS which then charges the battery according to its parameters! Same with a solar panel(s).
Can the brains trust PLEASE enlighten me
Thanks and Regards
We all have read the discussions - often heated - about the necessity of a BMS in a Li system but what about the necessity of a charger (solar MPPT or dc to dc) when there is a BMS already handling the CC/CV of the battery. Now I am not talking about a ziggawat solar system with pentawh of storage but a simple 12V LiFePO4 system used in a RV of small home. I am sure I am missing something (and not about to wreck my brand new LiFePO4 battery pack) but I cannot see any downside to this approach. An alternator produces approx 15V and some amps to the BMS which then charges the battery according to its parameters! Same with a solar panel(s).
Can the brains trust PLEASE enlighten me
Thanks and Regards