Charging lithium batteries from boat alternator
The two key issues demonstrated in the video are: 1. Alternator overheating 2. Alternator rectifier diodes failing because of over voltage after disconnect by a BMS .
In this video, by Jonathan Cecil of Journey with Jono, we put both a traditional and a regulated alternator through their paces. Using different RPM, we charge a 300Ah lithium battery and.
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6 FAQs about [Charging lithium batteries from boat alternator]
Can a yacht alternator handle a lithium battery?
The small automotive alternators fitted on yacht engines are not made to handle lithium batteries in several different ways. With lead-acid batteries, the alternator would not run on max all the time. Since lithium batteries have such a low resistance, the lithium battery will take all the charge current the alternator can deliver.
Can You charge lithium batteries from an alternator?
Charging lithium batteries from an alternator, be that in a boat or vehicle, presents some challenges when compared to the straightforward nature of charging lead based batteries.
How do you charge a battery on a boat?
Unfortunately, on many boats, charging all the batteries from the alternator is a manual system and many boaters simply do not know or forget what position the battery switch should be set to, when and to charge which battery. An easy way to figure this out is through a process of cause and effect using the voltmeter gauge you have onboard.
How do you charge an alternator with a lead-acid battery?
Current limit the alternator The most common way of current limiting the alternator is to use a lead-acid battery for the alternator. The alternator is then charging the lead-acid battery, and the lead-acid battery is charging the lithium battery through a battery-battery charger.
Can a lithium battery damage an alternator?
With lithium batteries, we have a great source of power. But this source also needs to be refilled. Lithium batteries also have the potential to damage the alternator since most alternators are made for lead-acid batteries. Our primary source for charging the batteries will be solar panels.
How do you charge a lithium battery with a lead-acid battery?
The alternator is then charging the lead-acid battery, and the lead-acid battery is charging the lithium battery through a battery-battery charger. This is a reasonably cheap solution that both current limits the alternator (B-B charger) and protects the alternator form a load dump (lead-acid battery).