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Originally Posted by Melo3rd
I want to upgrade to lithium. I understand that the charge profiles are what need to be changed. I understand that the BIM needs to be replaced with lithium version. I also understand that the converter is not made for lithium. The inverter/ charger can be switched to lithium, and the controller for solar. My question is does the converter need to be replaced? How difficult is that? I guess what confuses me is I dont know what is doing the battery charging, the inverter/charger or the converter? If you leave the existing converter will it just not charge a 100% or will it damage the batteries by going in to float? Also what about generator power? Can that just be adjusted setting wise like the others?
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Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you have a converter at all.
When you have an inverter/charger it takes the role of charging the batteries which provide your 12vdc power.
I’m planning on changing my soon to be delivered Isata 5 36ds to lithium.
It has a Magnum inverter charger and a BIM that I will have to change out to a LI-BIM. That is the only device I am planning on changing.
With a good lithium like Battle Born, Relion, or LifeBlue their built in BMS can handle regular chargers well. To get a full charge I will need to change the profile in the Magnum and the solar charger.
This assumes you have the same equipment in your 30FW.
In summary:
*change out BIM for LI-BIM (allows charging to/from chassis, alternator)
*adjust charging parameters in Magnum and Solar chargers
*pay attention to environment you place the Lithium batteries in, they shouldn’t get wet or charge when below freezing (check MFG specs) - some come with heaters built in
*make sure battery has a high enough discharge current to start generator when you pick them out (ask manufacturer), that is the only thing you need to worry about with respect to the generator