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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: LiFePO4 Marine battery
« on: June 11, 2021, 01:14:29 PM »
In my quest for a LiFep04 start battery I have discovered a few hurdles, the Relion DCC30S does not regulate charging of the start battery so a simple solution is to use a AGM/ Flooded Lead acid battery as recommended by Dan Boccia.
Sterling APD will be destroyed if a big spike happens, so you save the alternator. Not a great option for me. I found a alternator regulator that looks like it will work, I I welcome your opinions once again. In talking with Balmar their MC-614 works with alternators that are externally regulated. Most outboards have internally regulated alternators.
Wakespeed WS500 will work with either type of alternator and have programs for most popular LifePo4 Batteries! Most will require current shunt and battery temperature sensor.
http://www.wakespeed.com/products.html
Scroll down to "Configurations Based On Battery Or BMS Brand"
Configurations Based On Battery Or BMS Brand
http://www.wakespeed.com/CU/Victron%20SmartLithium.zip
I have send email to Wakespeed with questions and I will post answers when I receive them.
Sterling APD will be destroyed if a big spike happens, so you save the alternator. Not a great option for me. I found a alternator regulator that looks like it will work, I I welcome your opinions once again. In talking with Balmar their MC-614 works with alternators that are externally regulated. Most outboards have internally regulated alternators.
Wakespeed WS500 will work with either type of alternator and have programs for most popular LifePo4 Batteries! Most will require current shunt and battery temperature sensor.
http://www.wakespeed.com/products.html
Scroll down to "Configurations Based On Battery Or BMS Brand"
Configurations Based On Battery Or BMS Brand
http://www.wakespeed.com/CU/Victron%20SmartLithium.zip
I have send email to Wakespeed with questions and I will post answers when I receive them.