When Lithium Cells Fall Out of Balance
A perfectly good 300 amp-hour lithium bank can start acting sick for one simple reason: the four cells inside aren't reading the…
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Do Parallel Lithium Batteries Balance?
If you have wired two or more LiFePO4 batteries in parallel, you have probably wondered whether they quietly even themselves out or…
Dual Alternator Setups for Lithium
A second alternator sounds like the ultimate fix for slow lithium charging on the road, and sometimes it is. But before you…
Do You Need to Tilt RV Solar Panels?
Tilt brackets promise more watts, but on most RVs they cost you more time and hassle than they are worth. Here is…
Can You Overcharge a LiFePO4 Battery?
Short answer: a healthy lithium battery with a working BMS will not let you overcharge it in the way that ruins a…
How Much Weight Lithium Saves in an RV
Swapping lead-acid or AGM for lithium is one of the few RV upgrades that pays you back in pounds, not just performance.…
How Safe Is LiFePO4, Really?
If you're lying awake wondering whether the lithium bank under your bed is going to catch fire, you can relax a little.…
ANL vs MRBF vs Class T Fuses
Not all fuses that fit the same size lug are created equal, and lithium battery banks push enough short-circuit current to expose…
Why DC-DC Chargers Get Hot
A DC-DC charger that feels hot to the touch is not automatically broken. These units convert real power, and heat is a…