The "bottom balancing" idea makes perfect sense to me, and I can see a use for it even on lead-acid. In fact, I think it offers a way around the "mix and match" problem - adding new batteries to old banks. Recognizing that all batteries are intrinsically unique (in AH capacity, resistance, etc) offers a way forward.
-Keith
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> A good multi-stage charge is far far more important then a good BMS, There are large debates on more then a few electric car sites that say some BMS hurt instead of helping. The http://web.me.
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> So you will need to pony up the dead presidents either way.
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> On Dec 25, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Ned Farinholt wrote:
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> > Does anyone know how important it is to have a Battery Management System on a bank of LiFe PO cells. It adds considerably to the cost. I can understand taking the risk on a bicycle or motorcycle bank but in a boat, is it prudent?
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