Converter Runs Hot on Lithium? Here’s Why
A warm converter is normal. A converter you can't hold your hand on for more than a second after you switched to…
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Should Solar or Alternator Charge First?
If you have solar panels and a DC-DC charger feeding the same lithium bank, you have probably wondered which one should take…
Should You Trickle Charge Lithium?
If you grew up maintaining lead-acid batteries, trickle charging feels like the responsible thing to do. With LiFePO4 it is usually unnecessary…
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…
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…
Converter vs Inverter-Charger for Lithium
If you are staring at a parts list wondering whether you need a converter, an inverter-charger, or both, you are not alone.…
Do You Need a DC-DC Charger for Lithium?
If you are switching to LiFePO4 and charging from your engine, the short answer is almost always yes. But "almost always" is…
Do You Really Need a Lithium Charger?
You just dropped serious money on a lithium battery bank, and now someone at the parts counter is telling you the charger…
Do You Need an Alternator Upgrade?
A guy in a van conversion forum was quoted $1,400 for a high output alternator before he had even installed his lithium…