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by 11meterconvertible
Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 12V Lithium Ion Batteries
Replies: 8
Views: 5095

Re: 12V Lithium Ion Batteries

Do you have a smart charger on board, and what setting do you set it to for the lithium battery? Technically, they should have their own charging characteristics that likely differ from the other battery technologies. To get the most life out of them, you should be using the proper charging specs, ...
by 11meterconvertible
Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 12V Lithium Ion Batteries
Replies: 8
Views: 5095

Re: 12V Lithium Ion Batteries

I am discharging every day and then recharging. The charger came with the profile set for the Lifeline batteries. After talking with several battery companies they say I am getting about the average life out of the lifeline batteries the way I use them. The reason the 200 watt inverter is enough is ...
by 11meterconvertible
Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 12V Lithium Ion Batteries
Replies: 8
Views: 5095

12V Lithium Ion Batteries

I have just purchased 2 - 12V 300AH Lithium Ion Batteries from Smart Battery. www.smartbattery.com They weight 90 lbs each compared to the 269 lb. AGM batteries I took out. They are supposed to last over 10X longer since I was replacing my AGM Lifeline batts every two years I am expecting over 10 ye...