by Lifeline content | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog
If your AGM battery has been damaged, you’re probably wondering whether you can get it repaired. Fortunately, the answer to that question is yes in most cases. However, it depends on exactly what’s wrong with your battery. Even if you are not able to...
by Lifeline content | Mar 30, 2021 | LiFePO4 Market Articles
Regarding batteries used for a boat’s bow or stern thrusters: Most electrical engineers agree that a boat’s bow thrusters would ideally not be connected to the house bank of batteries and especially not when using Lithium-Ion Batteries that are protected by a BMS,...
by Lifeline content | Mar 18, 2021 | LiFePO4 Market Articles
In this article, we’ll explain how to program your Blue Sky Energy solar charge controller for use with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. First of all, we strongly recommend asking for specifications and/or the recommended charge profile from the...
by Lifeline content | Mar 18, 2021 | LiFePO4 Market Articles
The main difference between single and multistage charge profiles for LiFePO4 batteries has to do with the chemistry of the battery. Unlike lead-acid batteries, once a LiFePO4 cell achieves its charge voltage, it is nearly fully charged. Since various cells within the...
by Lifeline content | Feb 14, 2021 | LiFePO4 Market Articles
Marysville, Washington – Balmar LLC, the leading manufacturer of onboard DC charging systems for cruising sail and power boats today announced enhanced support for the charging of lithium batteries. Balmar’s MC-614, MC-624 and MC-612-DUAL smart regulators have all...
