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DC-DC Converter: what happens when output voltage is lower than target battery?

Hello!

I would like to use the Orion-Tr DC-DC converter to charge my house battery from the starter battery. The house battery is also charged by solar.

According to the description of the Orion-Tr DC-DC Conveter it is possible to use it as a constant voltage charger for a secondary battery (e.g. house battery). I wonder what happens when the target battery has a higher voltage than the defined output of the converter? Will it just stop charging? Or will it be destroyed?

Example:

[starter batt] -> [DCDC converter, output 13.6V] -> [house batt at 14.4]

Orion DC-DC Converters not smart
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Mike Dorsett answered ·

Basic answer is the charge stops, and it won't damage the unit.

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