Dragging this topic back up out of the crypt! ![Grin ;D](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/grin.gif)
Got a couple of these when they were being thrown away by the BGS.
Was using it t'other week, & looked at the book (please forgive me!
) to check what it's production levels are specced as ![Huh? ???](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
While doing so, I noticed a comment "This blanket is not to be used for charging lithium batteries under any circumstances" ![Huh? ???](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
Why not ![Huh? ???](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
Can anybody think of a reason ![Huh? ???](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
Has anybody tried them on lithium
(& is still here to talk about it!
)
As said, the panels themselves will be fine, you just need a Li compatible solar controller.
Mine has had the supplied PWM controller disconnected (as all my panels get this treatment). The companion panels use powerpole connectors, readily available from Jaycar if you wish to make your own cabling. I put powerpoles on the supplied reg so it could be used (on flooded/agm) in an emergency should my main aftermarket reg fail.
Re the powerpoles, I'm pretty sure this is them:
https://www.jaycar.com.au/15a-anderson-powerpole-connectors-red-and-black-pair/p/PT4402I have made a few cables to suit this panel with powerpoles one end, anderson the other so I can use my existing solar extention cables if required. Sometimes I link both my rooftop mounted panel and this blanket together via the one aftermarket mppt regulator installed in the vehicle to maximise solar input on those less sunny days.
As a foot note, yesterday I purchased a kings MPPT. Li compatible regulator for $100.
in typical kings fashion, its a bit more expensive today:
https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/undefined/undefined/undefined/premium-mppt-solar-regulator.htmlI haven't looked into the charge specs for the Li side of this reg as I only run agm. But first impressions is that it is as good as my Li compatible, mppt, Epever branded reg installed in the vehicle.
https://www.epever.com/product/tracer-an-10-40a-mppt-charge-controller/I hope the above helps. It'll be fine
![1st Place :cup:](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/icon_cup.gif)
So in a nutshell, grab some powerpole connectors, replace the supplied PWM reg with a Li compatible one, and you are in business.