Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
At the risk of being called “overly argumentative” (though I’m sure you’ve already pegged me for that), these discussions help everyone and provide for greater clarity. They teach everyone, including those who think they know all. I like accuracy, and far too often false or inaccurate stuff post

Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread paul dove via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread Willie via EV
On 3/15/21 11:43 AM, paul dove via EV wrote: I see. Still not correct. OCV for Lithium Iron Phosphate is 3.38 volts per cell. Holding cells above this voltage damages the cells. Paul, I haven't before pegged you as an excessively argumentative guy. My LFP days are long past and not to be

Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread Lee Hart via EV
paul dove via EV wrote: I see. Still not correct. OCV for Lithium Iron Phosphate is 3.38 volts per cell. Holding cells above this voltage damages the cells. That's pretty close; but it depends on the design of the particular cells you are talking about. There are dozens (perhaps hundreds) of

Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread paul dove via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread Lee Hart via EV
paul dove via EV wrote: Equalizing batteries is a process designed to de-sulphate lead acid battery plates by carrying out a controlled overcharge. Close; but not quite right. "Equalizing" refers to bringing each cell in a series string to the same level of charge. It applies to *all* types o

Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread Willie via EV
On 3/15/21 10:16 AM, paul dove wrote: Equalizing batteries is a process designed to de-sulphate lead acid battery plates by carrying out a controlled overcharge. Battery plates tend to acquire a sulphate coating over time which then hinders the chemical action between the electrolyte and the

Re: [EVDL] Bottom balancing batteries

2021-03-15 Thread paul dove via EV
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