Thread: Lithium battery configurations ...

I certainly like your idea for versatility

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Let’s discuss the different lithium battery configurations and advantages/disadvantages ...

I’m leaning toward an idea of three identical 12v lithium batteries (2 in series for a 24v TM and one for electronics) ...

And also 3 identical 12v lithium chargers ...

This would allow convenient “rearranging� if a battery or charger died and still allow having a trolling motor functioning ...

(Cranking/accessories battery I could handle separately not in the above configuration) ...

What is your lithium battery configuration and why have you chosen that configuration ... ??

(While brand discussion is welcome, the main theme of the topic is lithium battery configurations) ...

Rickie

Following - I’m possibly going to be changing over to lithium, have the same questions


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Curious as to why three individual chargers vs one 3-bank charger?

I'm not sure I buy into the need for a separate "electronics" battery. I think one high capacity lithium cranking battery could do double duty and save space and weight. Then charge all 3 with a 3 bank charger (Noco, MK precision, etc.)
What am I missing?

Chris

I use a 3 bank NOCO charger cause it is cheep and almost idiot proof and i can select battery type. 2 lithiums for trol motor, big SLA for lectronics and cranking.

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I use a 3 bank NOCO charger cause it is cheep and almost idiot proof and i can select battery type. 2 lithiums for trol motor, big SLA for lectronics and cranking.

I have one, you can turn off individual banks also.

Originally Posted by speckfinder

Curious as to why three individual chargers vs one 3-bank charger?

3 identical individual chargers allows the same versatility as 3 individual batteries ...

If one craps out, I still have options to charge while the dead charger gets fixed or replaced ...

With a 3 bank charger, if one bank dies there is no charging capability at all until the 3 bank charger gets fixed ...

I have more room in my battery compartment than most boats ... space is not a concern in my specific scenario ...

Rickie

Originally Posted by NCkenner

I'm not sure I buy into the need for a separate "electronics" battery. I think one high capacity lithium cranking battery could do double duty and save space and weight. Then charge all 3 with a 3 bank charger (Noco, MK precision, etc.)
What am I missing?

Chris

I currently have four 29 series wet cell batteries now ... with room left over ...

Weight nor space is a concern for my specific scenario ...

With so many reports of issues with lithium batteries and lithium chargers - versatility in keeping the boat useable during lithium product warranty work is more important in my specific scenario ...

Rickie