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. Why Passive-Balancing LiFePO4 Batteries Have a .2C Recommended Charge Rate One of the most common misconceptions about LiFePO4 batteries is the belief that a battery’s advertised max charge rate and its balancing capability are the same thing. They're not. A passive-balanced battery may be perfectly capable of accepting a 0.5C to 1C, charge [...] The post LiFePo4 Balancing vs. Charge Rate…
Why all the secrecy Around Short Circuit Current? This article has been on my to-do list since 2016. I had started it but, never finished. In 2016 IR meters started at $500.00 and went up from there. Today, the very affordable Fnirsi HRM-10 or the Yaorea 1035+ represent an amazing value! I paid [...] The post Calculating LiFePo4 Short Circuit Current appeared first on Marine How To .
In this video I cover charging efficiency between AGM & LFP. I also explore multiple absorption voltages for LFP and their effect on SoC. Also, quite by accident, I get to show you the effects of sulfation on the AGM battery. PLEASE HELP! This site is 100% reader supported. My wife is urging me to [...] The post LiFePo4 vs. AGM Charge Efficiency appeared first on Marine How To .
CE vs. CE - Same Letters, Very Different Story If you’ve spent any time shopping for marine electronics, battery chargers, inverters, diesel heaters, or any other gadget manufactured on Planet Earth, you’ve probably seen the familiar CE mark. ACTUAL CE MARK: Unfortunately, you’ve also probably seen its evil twin. No, not the one with [...] The post Safety Marks That are Scams appeared first on…
What a Debacle I watched Will' Prowse' latest video and I am certainly surprised! Yet, at the same time, I know that Wattcycle is one of the few Chinese manufacturers who actually listen to user feedback. FWIW, I always recommend buying direct from the WC web site rather than shippers like Amazon who hold [...] The post Re: Wattcycle Batteries appeared first on Marine How To .
LiFePO4 is Lithium-Ion: Why Terminology Matters Li-Ion Chemistries: I assure you, both these guys meant well but, their education surrounding "li-ion batteries" is just lacking. It's well-meaning but, factually incorrect, and that serves to further the confusion. One of the most common misconceptions I encounter in boating forums, Facebook groups, and dockside conversations is [...] The post LFP…
My LFP battery just turned 17 Years old! PLEASE HELP! This site is 100% reader supported. My wife is urging me to shut it down as it just keeps costing us money. My stroke-recovery, PT & OT is very costly & not covered by insurance as is authoring this site and keeping it secure. [...] The post 17 Year Old LiFePo4 appeared first on Marine How To .
Crimp Like a Pro, on a DIY budget In this video we take a look at the gold standard HST-PRO for heat-shrink terminal Crimping. We have also discovered a new tool that's a an insane value but, still exceeds Mil-Spec.. Links to both tools below.. Enjoy the Video. Purchase Heat Shrink tools & Terminals [...] The post Crimp Heat-Shrink Terminals appeared first on Marine How To .
Wattcycle Hits it Out of The Park! For many months I've been awaiting this battery & Wattcycle has done it again! This time by combining incredible physical build quality, with a name brand, JBD 3A active balance BMS, a removable/serviceable lid. All at just $499.00 with free shipping. On top of Wattcycles insane value, MHT [...] The post Insane LiFePo4 Value appeared first on Marine How To .
. Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire = A False Economy Every few months this comes up again, usually after someone finds a “great deal” on wire that seems too cheap to ignore.The company above can't even spell Stranded ( STRANDERD) to Current (GUREENT), but I digress.. Spoiler alert: It is a false economy Copper-clad aluminum (CCA) wire [...] The post Copper Clad Aluminum Wire Warning appeared first on…