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Victron BP Load and Charging

Hi,

I have a similar setup as per the below diagram:

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I would like to connect a Victron IP65 charger to the battery directly.

Is this allowed? I see the manual states "but not both currents at the same time".

Does one have to switch the BP off first and then switch on the charger?

Can one have the charger on as well as a load on at the same time across the BP?

Forgive the dumb questions, I really am struggling to understand all of this.

I have the charger connected ATM to the battery with no BP and a small load of 500-800ma. I know a load can affect the charging algorithmic behaviour etc. (overcharge?).

Thank you.

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Paul B answered ·

The charger can be connected to the battery directly if you wish if this is a lead acid battery then thats fine.. THE BP is basically a ONE flow direction only.


If you have lithium LiFeP04 you really should have two BPs one for the loads and one for the charging.

this is presuming you have a lithium battery and you are using a BMS that has load disconnect and charge disconnect control.


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