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Old 10-03-2022, 08:19 PM   #1
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Converter charger

Hello. My factory installed converter charger is a model 8955pec160308. Will this charge lithium battery’s.
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Old 10-03-2022, 09:38 PM   #2
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Hello. My factory installed converter charger is a model 8955pec160308. Will this charge lithium battery’s.
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If it is made by Arterra the answer is a definite NO. The Arterra can charge a LiFePo4 to about 75% of total amp-h but does not have sufficient voltage to equalize the individual cells within the battery.
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Old 10-03-2022, 11:11 PM   #3
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Hello. My factory installed converter charger is a model 8955pec160308. Will this charge lithium battery’s.
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Did you pose the question to WFCO?

On a 2017 RV I'd say the answer is no.
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Old 10-04-2022, 01:29 AM   #4
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I am pretty sure any charger will charge any battery, but how efficiently and /or will it induce damage to the batteries? Unless you buy something specifically made lithiums I would not trust given how much Lithium batteries costs.

If this is what you have, there is number to call and or chat that they may help.

https://wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-8955-55-amp/
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Old 10-04-2022, 02:03 AM   #5
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Converter charger

I would be looking at the Progressive Dynamics Converters for LIFePO4 batteries for proper charging.

Or you can upgrade your inverter to an Inverter / Charger that is configurable for any battery platform, including LiFePO4’s.

I originally installed the Progressive Dynamics Converter for LiFePOs but I sold it and upgraded my inverter to the Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 3000 Inverter / Charger. It worked fine but I wanted a larger inverter to run my A/C plus other items.

Inverter / Charger does a much better job charging because it can charge up to 175A….. plus the shorter cable run to the batteries and heavier csbles provides more efficient charging.
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