Is this a safe choice for a LiFePO4 charger?
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Well, I think you may be on the something Substrate! After looking back at Will's recommended charger I found this below!! And he even mentions the one I purchased!
I wonder if it would be ok to instead get the 60 amp version of this? It was mentioned somewhere because my batteries had 100 A BMS's, I should limit my charge to under 50 amps. Anyone have any idea on this? Also if I parallel these, does that mean I can double the charge rate?
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I wonder if it would be ok to instead get the 60 amp version of this? It was mentioned somewhere because my batteries had 100 A BMS's, I should limit my charge to under 50 amps. Anyone have any idea on this? Also if I parallel these, does that mean I can double the charge rate?
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NO, I have one and I would not BUY it again if I had to ...
q1 - how big is your battery? what are the cell specs?
my 100ah Littos I will charge them at 20A max rate and upto 14v.
q2 - what is your charging environment like?
for my ebikes I have waterproof charger (10a) that I can carry with me. For charging home while I light up a cigar, I use a benchtop power supply like RD-6018w and set the voltage and amps and charge away.
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Why not?
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Thanks! I ended up choosing a
Progressive Dynamics 45Amp LiFePO4 Converter Charger, from will's recommended chargers
look the review I did,
1. 50 A current is too much and heated up my cells, unless you need to zap them fast, I would not
2. the high charge rate DROPS to chits after 30 mins
If I had to buy an charge I would look at meanwell 2 stage chargers,
I am looking forward to your review of this item
I, personally, like a 2 stage charger, one that I can set the MAX voltage - required
Option - charge current, if I can set this, I am golden.
Riden bench tops are hard to beat in that regard. next inline are the meanwells,
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If you provided a link I would be glad to.
My pm3 has a fixed voltage mode does yours?
My pm3 lasted <50 cycles which is why I'm not a fan.
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It was the 30amps@24 volts unit.
The best it ever did was 25amps.
I considered it dead when all it could muster is 10amps.
Powermax then sent me a replacement unit that was DOA.
The voltage trim pot was absolutely mangled.
Since the trim pot is protected by the converter chassis I find it very improbable that the damage was due to shipping.
Then they sent me a 50 amp unit that pull >16 amps through a nema 5-15 plug, that was the end of my relationship with Powermax.
I would think a converter would be considered a continuous use appliance and therefore the 80% rule should apply.
For those unfamiliar with the 80% rule a continuous use appliance with a nema 5-15 plug should only use 80% of 15 amps which is 12 amps.
I saw it in ads from a couple of different vendors.
"Regulatory Approval: UL Listed (File #E201433/SRV55)"
www.batterystuff.com
"Regulatory Approval: UL Listed (File #E201433/SRV55)"
www.batterystuff.com
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