Anyone else finding LiFePO4 BMS settings confusing when pairing with Victron kit?

by Stormy Mender · 4 days ago 55 views 0 replies
Stormy Mender
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Just fitted a 200Ah Fogstar Drift LiFePO4 in my cabin setup and I'm going round in circles trying to get the charge parameters dialled in properly via the Victron MPPT (100/30). Fogstar's docs say absorption at 3.65V/cell (14.6V for 12V bank), but I've seen people on here saying they run 14.2V to extend cycle life. Not sure what's actually right for a stationary cabin install where it's not getting hammered daily.

The BMS on the Fogstar has its own high-voltage cutoff at 14.8V, so there's a safety net, but I'd rather the Victron and the BMS aren't constantly fighting each other. Currently running:

  • Absorption: 14.4V
  • Float: 13.5V
  • Tail current: 4A (2% of 200Ah)

Is the float voltage even doing anything useful with LiFePO4, or should I just set it lower and let the battery sit? Some people say 13.2V, others say don't bother with float at all and use the "keep charged" algorithm instead.

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