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Title: LiFePO4 Low-temp Charging
Post by: Pamela & Mike on January 05, 2020, 09:25:48 pm

Just thought some of you might be interested in this video and it might clear up some misconceptions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywn-vBjKblI&feature=youtu.be

Mike

Title: Re: LiFePO4 Low-temp Charging
Post by: Tim on January 06, 2020, 08:07:32 am

In summary, below 25F:

1. Heat the battery for a few minutes with a heavy discharge.

2. Then charge at a low rate.

This sequence will warm the battery enough to prevent lithium plating / damage.

Great video.

Title: Re: LiFePO4 Low-temp Charging
Post by: folivier on January 06, 2020, 08:17:58 am

Thanks Mike, lots of good info.

Title: Re: LiFePO4 Low-temp Charging
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on January 06, 2020, 02:14:34 pm

See what I did here 600 AH Lithium Battery Installation (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=37729.0)

The small battery heaters add about +30° on the low setting to the battery temperature reported on the Victron BMV702. About +40° on high. These cost less than $10 per battery. BattleBorn sells a heating pad for their batteries. When I got my batteries it was about $200 per battery. It will be interesting to see what their internal heaters do and add to the price.

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