recommended lifepo 12V charger

[jetjaguar]

Hi Team,
Can you recommend a 12V LiFePO charger to me, please?
I'm thinking of something like this: https://www.amazon.com/lifepo4-char...7955&sprefix=lifepo+12v+charge,aps,149&sr=8-5

 

[time2roll]

I don't particularly like the 14.6 volt charging as that is generally the very max voltage limit of the LFP. No absorption time or float voltage listed.

I like the Mean Well better. https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/NPB-450-12.shtml

 

[jetjaguar]

Thanks for the recommendation. I initially read the Max Output Current as 25,000A. LOL.

 

[time2roll]

There are smaller versions if time is not an issue and lower cost is important. Larger available too.

 

[Nickatnyt]

I don't particularly like the 14.6 volt charging as that is generally the very max voltage limit of the LFP. No absorption time or float voltage listed.

I like the Mean Well better. https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/NPB-450-12.shtml

Do you have experience with this charger, with or without the SBP-001 Battery Charging Programmer? Thanks.

 

[time2roll]

Yes. I don't have the programmer. Not needed for my use. The included profiles are sufficient.

BTW power cord not included. Surplus computer cord works fine.

 

[backwoods]

https://www.amazon.com/Victron-Energy-12-Volt-Battery-Bluetooth/dp/B07TJK3X71/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3SNCYE0IVFYR5&keywords=victron+12v+charger&qid=1654263670&sprefix=victron%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-5

I like it. It isn't going to charge a large lifepo4 quickly but it does the job.

 

[Nickatnyt]

I am also searching for a quality 12v AC charger for LFP. At this point I would bemore inclined to buy a product which is offered by a well-known battery company (vice some strangely named unit on Amzn), such as the $199 20a charger below from Dakota. There are others to consider as well, so I havent made my choice just yet as I was hoping to find something in the $125-$150 range.

Ultra Fast 12V 20A Waterproof Lithium LiFePO4 Onboard Battery Charger

Buy Now Uiltra Fast 12V battery charger for Dakota Lithium. Lithium charger for marine, deep cycle, LiFePO4, NCM, LTO, any 12V lithium battery charger.

dakotalithium.com

 

[Ampster]

Generally the price will correlate with Amps.

 

[jetjaguar]

I'm not really in need of a charger to be fast, if I have to choose between quality and speed, I'll take quality every time.

 

[jetjaguar]

gonna try this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082LZNDRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Browneye]

The Victron IP22 is another highly rated option, with various outputs available:

https://www.amazon.com/Victron-Energy-12-Volt-Battery-Bluetooth/dp/B08TRRCZ75/ref=asc_df_B08TRRCZ75/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475811591722&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14172301355355466381&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031597&hvtargid=pla-1208377630208&th=1

 

[jetjaguar]

I like the blue victron. But I don't want bluetooth.

 

[Nickatnyt]

gonna try this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082LZNDRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I saw that one. After reading the most recent reviews, I passed on it. It doesn't scream quality to me.

 

[jetjaguar]

Yeah, it isn't the best, but I hope it will work for a while for me.

 

[jetjaguar]

well, I canceled that order and got this one instead after doing more research: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DWJD84N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Turns out you can disable the bluetooth, so that's a win.

Turning off Bluetooth on smart charger - Victron Community

community.victronenergy.com

 

[brb58]

well, I canceled that order and got this one instead after doing more research: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DWJD84N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Turns out you can disable the bluetooth, so that's a win.

Turning off Bluetooth on smart charger - Victron Community

community.victronenergy.com

LOL...why would you disable bluetooth since its great for determining what the charger is doing and changing settings?

I love this charger. Best portable charger out there.

 

[jetjaguar]

LOL...why would you disable bluetooth since its great for determining what the charger is doing and changing settings?

I love this charger. Best portable charger out there.

Because i'm old and I hate new things mostly. I need another app on my phone like I need a 12V 100Ah battery dropped on my foot. Just put a bloody display on the thing with real buttons and get the hell off my lawn!

That said, I'll probably install the app. I may be old, but I can't swim against all the tides.

 

[Browneye]

I put a display meter on my diy battery for just this reason, but the bms app is so slick I ended up removing it - was way redundant and superfluous.

 

[jetjaguar]

alright. I'll give it a go. It's just easier for me to pass judgment on new technology before I even try it. ;P