[Harc] battery charger

[Friday Ululani]

Hi.
I was speaking with a couple folks, recently, about my experience with 
LiFePO4 batteries & chargers, and thought to share that experience.
About two years ago, I ordered two, 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries from 
Bioenno.  A couple days later, Bioenno told me they didn't have those in 
stock, but could fill my order with four 50Ah batteries, at half the 
price.  I asked them to let me think about it a few days - NOT!  Each of 
the four batteries came with a charger.  Their chargers have fans for 
cooling, which were noisy.  Also, I suspect their chargers are meant for 
situations where the batteries are used, and then recharged, rather than 
used & charged continuously, as I do.  So, the 1st charger fan died in 
about 4 weeks.  When the 2nd fan died a few weeks later, I contacted 
Bioenno to ask about fanless and more durable chargers.
They recommended this one: Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Smart Car 
Battery Charger 12V 15A, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator 
for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries 
<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWJD84N?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2>.
It's been in service for me for about 18 months, with no problems at 
all.  It is very "smart", switching between various modes of charging as 
my use of the batteries changes.
I hope this info is useful for anyone using, or thinking about using, 
LiFePO4 batteries for their base station radios.
Friday W6FRI
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