Charging a Lithium Trolling Bank and a Lead-Acid Starting Battery
Charging a lithium trolling bank and a lead-acid starting battery: per-bank chargers, mixed-voltage units, DC-DC charging underway, and mistakes to avoid.
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Electric Outboard Battery Guide
Electric outboard battery guide: sizing from motor power and range, 48V lithium options, charging times, weight, wiring safety and choosing between packs.
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Marine Battery Chemistry Guide: Lithium vs AGM vs Flooded
Lithium vs AGM vs flooded marine batteries compared: weight, usable capacity, charging, maintenance, cost and which chemistry fits each job on your boat.
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Building a Lithium House Bank for Liveaboard Life
How to build a lithium house bank for liveaboard life: sizing, battery selection, BMS and fusing, charging from solar and alternator, monitoring and layout.
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Can You Mix Lithium and Lead-Acid Batteries on a Boat?
Can you mix lithium and lead-acid batteries on a boat? Why not in the same bank, how to run separate banks safely, and the…
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Kayak Battery Setups for Fish Finders, Lights and Motors
Kayak battery setups for fish finders, lights and motors: how to size a small lithium battery, waterproofing, mounting, wiring, fusing and charging tips.
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Charge Profiles Explained: Lithium vs AGM vs Flooded
Battery charge profiles explained: bulk, absorption, float and equalize stages, how lithium, AGM and flooded profiles differ, and choosing the right setting.
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LiFePO4 vs Other Lithium-Ion Chemistries for Boats
LiFePO4 vs other lithium-ion chemistries for boats: thermal stability, cycle life, voltage and weight, and why marine batteries use lithium iron phosphate.
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What a BMS Does Inside a Lithium Marine Battery
What a BMS does inside a lithium marine battery: overcharge, over-discharge, current and temperature protection, cell balancing, and what happens when it trips.
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How Much Weight Does a Lithium Marine Battery Save?
How much weight does a lithium marine battery save? Real listed weights of AGM, flooded and LiFePO4 batteries, with 12V, 24V and 36V bank…
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