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Old 03-10-2022, 10:20 AM   #1
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Default Am I crazy to purchase Lithium batteries w/o Bluetooth?

I’m considering replacing my two AGM batteries which no longer go above 12.5v…. with three 100ah Lithium batteries with a five-year warranty.

https://amazon.com/LOSSIGY-Rechargeable-Lifepo4-Lithium-Maintenance-Free/dp/B09FLXQF5B/ref=psdc_15745581_t3_B093L622N9?th=1 .

The only downsides I see is that these batteries have a 50amp BMS and they lack Bluetooth control.

Am I crazy for not having system adjustability?

Anyone have a line on something similar with Bluetooth?

Thsnks in advance,
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Old 03-10-2022, 12:25 PM   #2
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I put two of those exact batteries in my Roadtrek Ranger and then I use a Bluetooth battery monitor to keep an eye on my state of charge. I also use a Renogy On-board Charger w/MPPT with a Bluetooth adapter. The Renogy keeps my vehicle battery fully charged which I use to start my generator because the BMS in these batteries limits the output amperage. It required some wiring changes but it works for me.
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My Battleborn doesn't have a Bluetooth interface, so I use an external monitor instead. I'd take some of the money saved from the inexpensive batteries and spend it on a Victron Bluetooth shunt/monitor.
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Some way to see individual cell voltages on a Lifep04 battery is #1 on my list of purchase considerations. It's really the only way to know if your usage (charging & discharging) methods are harmful or helpful to the battery. I would not buy a Lifep04 battery that doesn't have that option. It doesn't have to be Bluetooth.

Being able to customize the BMS parameters is nice if you know what you're doing but that option is not as critical as being able to see individual cell voltages.

2nd most important consideration for me currently would probably be the number of individual parallel cells. No parallel cells per battery would be best IMO. I doubt I'd buy a battery that has more than 4 parallel cells at this point in time.

3rd most important consideration for me would the option to turn on Active balancing when needed. Active balancing is much preferred over Passive balancing for me.
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