Battery monitor and ???

RVTravel · Jun 18, 2018

CTEK Lithium charger
https://smartercharger.com/products/batterychargers/ctek-lithium-us/

Features

Complete LiFePO4 Battery Care - unique and patented system to recover, charge and maintain LiFePO4 batteries to maximize performance and extend life.
Safe to use - User safety through spark free operation and reverse polarity protection. Vehicle electrical safety through exceptionally clean voltage and current delivery with no surges or spikes. No need to disconnect battery from the vehicle when charging.
Connect and forget - simple plug and play operation. Manual reset available
Unique 8 step charging - the patented 8 step program tests battery condition and, charges and maintains to ensure maximum LiFePO4 battery life and performance. Float / Pulse maintenance ensures id deal battery care during periods of inactivity.
Extends battery life - the unique features of CTEK chargers combine to maximize performance and extend LiFePO4 battery life.

John61CT · Jun 18, 2018

I would be **very** surprised if it actually delivers on any of that spin.

Is it fully adjustable in its setpoint?

Able to Just Stop charging when setpoint is reached? IOW ability to disable Float?

If not at least those two never mind. . .

Weight · Jun 18, 2018

Why didn't you start a new thread? CTEK chargers are popular. But this one is rated for use on 5 ah to 60 ah LFP batteries. That is small.

RVTravel · Jun 18, 2018

I guess my point was to show that even CTEK uses the term float for lifepo4 charging ; ).

John61CT · Jun 19, 2018

I have yet to see any "LFP ready" devices come set up from the industry for bank longevity.

Therefore when you see equipment advertised as such, that is a red flag, sign to avoid by default.

Full user adjustability is the key, and so far, I've only seen that on equipment designed for lead.