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Re:I made my blog solar-powered, then things escalated by abraae on Monday April 17, 2023 @04:23AM (#35598088)
Are these more or less a plug in replacement for lead acid, likely to work with our existing charge controller?
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Re:I made my blog solar-powered, then things escalated by jacquesm on Monday April 17, 2023 @04:39AM (#35598180)
Most charge controllers made for serious applications allow for the selection of battery chemistry.
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Re:I made my blog solar-powered, then things escalated by adamcharnock on Monday April 17, 2023 @04:32AM (#35598141)
Not all are, but the Simpliphi batteries are designed to be plug-in replacements more or less
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Re:I made my blog solar-powered, then things escalated by hdkwkevf on Monday April 17, 2023 @05:02AM (#35598328)
It seems not: https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/how-to-charge-lithium-iron-...

They may work for the the initial phases of charging but not for “float” I.e keeping the battery as close to 100% charge over a longer period.

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