Date:         Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:53:15 -0700
Reply-To:     vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Charging Lithium battery
Comments: To: Bill Berg <overthehillbill@GMAIL.COM>
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Redarc says the 25 model is for batteries between 75-200ah size.
You say you have a 100ah so the answer seems clear.


"For most applications, the BCDC1225D is suitable for battery bank sizes
of 75-200AH. For higher capacity needs of over 200AH, REDARC recommends
the BCDC1240D. "

Mark


Bill Berg wrote:
> Anyone on here familiar withe RedArc battery charger /solar controller ?
> Considering it to charge 100ah Lithium house battery and trying to decide
> between 25 or 40 amp models. Anyone have experience with these? Just want
> to make sure I don't go to high on amperage and overheat the alternator .
> Currently running a 90 amp alternator with no unusual loads over stock
> Vanagon.radio and interior lights and usb all on house battery and
> eventually a all electric fridge.
>
>