09/05/2023
Check out our latest post! The article discusses the intricacies of using lithium starting batteries in auxiliary/secondary battery systems with DC-DC chargers. Unlike lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries do not have a linear relationship between voltage and depth of discharge (DOD). This can pose a unique set of circumstances when combined with a DC-DC charger. The article recommends installing a relay in the supply line to the DC-DC charger that is only closed/on when the vehicle is running and will disconnect the DC-DC charger from the starter battery when the engine is off. The article also briefly discusses DC-DC chargers with an ignition 'sense' wire.
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Lithium starting batteries and DC/DC chargers. Let’s have a quick chat about the intricacies of lithium starting batteries when dealing with auxiliary/secondary battery systems running a DC-DC charger. For ease of this explanation, we’re going to include setups that have vehicle mounted 2nd batt...