bkupmstr Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 On to my next step of my riptide terrova install anyone doing 24 volt lithium charging? trying to narrow down my charger for the 24 volt battery i purchased most charging will not be done on the boat but in my garage What is everyone using? and advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfinator Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 I've been interested in trying lithium myself. Right now Im running dual Interstate batteries and those things are heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkupmstr Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Surfinator said: I've been interested in trying lithium myself. Right now Im running dual Interstate batteries and those things are heavy. Thanks surf. Ive done my research on the lithium batteries and there are still some concerns about longevity What is your setup? Boat, trolling motor, usage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_S Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Why didn't you go with the Ionic charger if you bought the Ionic battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfinator Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 10 hours ago, bkupmstr said: Thanks surf. Ive done my research on the lithium batteries and there are still some concerns about longevity What is your setup? Boat, trolling motor, usage? 80lb Minnkota I-Pilot 16' Lund I use it to control drifts and throwing plugs against sod banks. I can fish all day and only use 1/2 capacity. bkupmstr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkupmstr Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Eric_S said: Why didn't you go with the Ionic charger if you bought the Ionic battery? I was looking for something with some more display and intelligence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Check out Victron Energy. They have a number of chargers. Some with bluetooth interfaces to monitor charging. The also make DC to DC convertors which can be used to adapt the boat alternator to lithium batteries to charge while the boat engine runs. bkupmstr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryS Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 10:11 AM, bkupmstr said: Thanks surf. Ive done my research on the lithium batteries and there are still some concerns about longevity What is your setup? Boat, trolling motor, usage? Longevity , what about fire hazard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmtuna Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) I mentioned on an alternate thread that I was using the Dakota Charger that came with my Dakota 24V... not impressed at all with the charger although the price was right. It does not have an auto-shutoff so a day after using the boat (it is in a slip) I have to truck over there and unplug it. The information I read and got from the installer (who very much knows what he is talking about) says there is not fire hazard to speak of because ot the power management system built into the Lithium batteries, but running the charger non-stop on a fully charged battery can impact the life of the battery... and at almost a G a pop... that is an issue. The Dakota comes with an 11 year warranty but who wants to go down that road.... Will most likely replace it with a "smarter" charger next year after recovering from the cost of the battery and the trolling motor and the install.... Edited December 1, 2021 by fmtuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkupmstr Posted December 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 7:27 AM, Steve_in_PA said: Check out Victron Energy. They have a number of chargers. Some with bluetooth interfaces to monitor charging. The also make DC to DC convertors which can be used to adapt the boat alternator to lithium batteries to charge while the boat engine runs. I’m going with the Victron, as soon as i get the correct voltage Steve_in_PA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkupmstr Posted December 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 hours ago, fmtuna said: I mentioned on an alternate thread that I was using the Dakota Charger that came with my Dakota 24V... not impressed at all with the charger although the price was right. It does not have an auto-shutoff so a day after using the boat (it is in a slip) I have to truck over there and unplug it. The information I read and got from the installer (who very much knows what he is talking about) says there is not fire hazard to speak of because ot the power management system built into the Lithium batteries, but running the charger non-stop on a fully charged battery can impact the life of the battery... and at almost a G a pop... that is an issue. The Dakota comes with an 11 year warranty but who wants to go down that road.... Will most likely replace it with a "smarter" charger next year after recovering from the cost of the battery and the trolling motor and the install.... I’ve checked around with a few folks in the know and selecting a good charger seems to be at least as important as the battery. Charging lithium is a whole new game. Especially with extreme temperature swings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmtuna Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 hour ago, bkupmstr said: I’ve checked around with a few folks in the know and selecting a good charger seems to be at least as important as the battery. Charging lithium is a whole new game. Especially with extreme temperature swings. BTW I have the same setup as you except different battery 24V terranova.... ran it for about 4 hours the other day.... 2 hours against current casting to sodbanks, 2 hours togging on top of a piece of structure for the last 2 hours of the tide... when I was done I had 70% left... that doesn't suck... aae0130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkupmstr Posted December 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 35 mins ago, fmtuna said: BTW I have the same setup as you except different battery 24V terranova.... ran it for about 4 hours the other day.... 2 hours against current casting to sodbanks, 2 hours togging on top of a piece of structure for the last 2 hours of the tide... when I was done I had 70% left... that doesn't suck... What boat are you running your setup on? Mine is a 21’ Key west Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkupmstr Posted December 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 mins ago, bkupmstr said: What boat are you running your setup on? Mine is a 21’ Key west Just found that i asked and you answered that question already Can’t wait until spring to launch and try my setup. my creek might just be a good spot to try it out first i guess? Just sent my incorrect charger back and that was a nice screw up. cost ~ 120 with free shipping but i ordered the 12 volt instead of the 24. they’re hitting me with a 15% restocking fee and it cost me 28 to ship it back… argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmtuna Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 When rape is inevitable….. lol … You wont remember any of this in the spring… beat of luck with it! aae0130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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