Do lithium batteries need a special charger?
Using a lithium battery with a lead-acid charger is a different matter. You can use a lead-acid charger to charge lithium batteries as long as you can set the maximum voltage of the charger and as long as the charger does not have an automatic equalisation mode enabled.
What type of charger is needed for lithium batteries?
Lithium batteries require a Constant current/Constant voltage (CC/CV) charge type with simple Bulk, Absorption, Float stages. Many lead acid chargers have desulphation and equalisation stages built in, which will pulse high voltages of 15.3-15.8V into the battery.
What happens if you charge a 36V battery with a 48v charger?
A 48 volt charger would see your 36 volt battery system as a very under-charged battery (not being 48 volts) and the net effect would be to damage your batteries attempting to bring them up to 48 volts.
What charger do I need for LiFePO4 battery?
In order to fully charge a 12V LiFePO4 battery, a charger with a voltage of 14V to 14.6V is required. Most AGM battery chargers are within that range and they would be compatible with Canbat lithium batteries.
How long does it take to charge a 36V lithium battery?
This 36V lithium charger is rated at 8 amps and will charge a 36V 63Ah battery in <8 hours or a 36V 100 Ah battery in <12 hours.
Can I charge a 36V battery with a 42V charger?
For example, for a 36V 9 Ah lithium ion battery, it is recommend to choose a 42V charger with maximum output current 3 Amps or less. Using smaller charging current to charge a lithium ion battery will take longer charging time, but it will be better for battery.
Can you charge a 36 V golf cart with a 48 V charger?
The charger you buy needs to match the voltage of your golf cart (to avoid unnecessary damage to your batteries): 36-volt golf carts require a 36-volt charger. 48-volt golf carts require a 48-volt charger.
Is Lithium ion the same as LiFePO4?
Is LiFePO4 better than lithium ion? The LiFePO4 battery has the edge over lithium ion, both in terms of cycle life (it lasts 4-5x longer), and safety. This is a key advantage because lithium ion batteries can overheat and even catch fire, while LiFePO4 does not.
Can I use a regular battery tender on a lithium battery?
Why you should not use a Battery Tender® on a lithium battery. Here is the simple answer: A Battery Tender® can not measure State of Charge (SoC) of a lithium battery. It simply does not have this capability. While they work great on lead acid batteries, they are not able to accurately “read” lithium batteries.
