Hello all,
I just finished setting up a complete system from signature solar ((2) 5kwh GroWatt inverters, (3) 48v EG4 batteries). I also just converted a 2001 48v Club Car to LiFePo4 batteries (100ah total).
I would like to be able to connect the batteries from my cart directly to my solar batteries, so I can utilize the full potential of both sets of batteries. I'm concerned about the massive current in-rush when connecting the two banks together. I need something to limit the current, but that extends beyond my knowledge. Right now I'm limited to an ac charger to charge the cart and if I would want to send power back to my solar bank I would need to hook up a separate inverter to run my 18a charger. I don't like this option because of efficiency losses and the time it would take to transfer the power in the cart back into my solar battery bank.
How can I set up a back and forth DC to DC charging system safely and what components do I need?
I just finished setting up a complete system from signature solar ((2) 5kwh GroWatt inverters, (3) 48v EG4 batteries). I also just converted a 2001 48v Club Car to LiFePo4 batteries (100ah total).
I would like to be able to connect the batteries from my cart directly to my solar batteries, so I can utilize the full potential of both sets of batteries. I'm concerned about the massive current in-rush when connecting the two banks together. I need something to limit the current, but that extends beyond my knowledge. Right now I'm limited to an ac charger to charge the cart and if I would want to send power back to my solar bank I would need to hook up a separate inverter to run my 18a charger. I don't like this option because of efficiency losses and the time it would take to transfer the power in the cart back into my solar battery bank.
How can I set up a back and forth DC to DC charging system safely and what components do I need?