can I use this controller with lithium ion batteries?
1793954
Im not really sure. What is your application. I use wet cell 6 volt golf cart batteries.
1793955
Check the manual, or consult with battery manufacturer. Lithium batteries take on a charge differently than Flooded, Gel and AGM's. If the controller does a monthly equalization (15 volts or higher) it may be too much for lithium batteries.
1051502
Yes! Make sure to follow a wiring diagram for a two battery system, so one battery is not getting the charge and not the other and you will be fine....The controller will provide current until both batteries are completely charged.
1452927
Yes, you can use either Lithium-Ion Battery (PC18BL, PC18BLX or PC18BLEX) or Ni-Cd Battery (PC18B). You just need to be sure to use the correct charger. Charger PCXMVC is the best choice as it is dual-chemistry.
1824642
I am not aware of any controllers/solar units that can. If this powerpack is a lithium ion type battery none of our charge controller that we carry can support it. Our charge controllers support AGM, Sealed Lead Acid, Flooded, and Gel type batteries depending on the model of controller you purchase. Let us know if we can help with anything else. Kind Regards, AW
275896
You can use the Lithiom Ion batteries as long as they are 18 volt. The charger that comes with the set is a Ni Cad charger so it will not charge the Lithiom Ion batteries.
1051501
Yes, but the answer is not as simple as connecting the batteries in parallel. Because each battery has slightly different capacity and internal resistance, over time, you will get uneven charges between them. The charge controller will stop charging once one of the batteries gets full, leaving the other not-fully changed. The result is reduced capacity, that is, you will not get twice the capacity of individual battery. The solution is to insert battery balancer between controller and batteries. See this wiki page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_balancing
1905939
Yes you can. Just make sure to turn on the Lipo switch on the ESC. This allows the ESC to detect voltage.
1080569
You need to keep your voltage all the same, you can use this controller with a 24 volt panel but you need to have your batteries wired at 24 volts and if your using an inverter it needs to support 24 volts.
1040517
No, chargers for the Ni-Cad batteries will not work for Lithium batteries unless they are the 'duel chemistry' chargers, which will work for both battery types.
1496658
Follows battery voltage and the lead-acid discharge curve is very different from lithium. I would not expect it to work very well for that application.
1925202
This motor & ESC combo can use both Li-po and Nimh batteries. You have to set up your throttle control, but its programed for Li-po. You can reprogram it for NimH if you want. The combo is rated for 11.v 3s batteries max.
2073406
As always it is recommended to stay within the limits set by the manufacturer. This is a brushless speed controller and is best served by lipo batteries. Today's power systems are simply too much for NiMh packs.
2027370
As long as the tools are have One + labels either type of One + battery should work fine. You do need to make certain that you use the correct chargers though! Do NOT mix up the chargers! Lithium requires a much more advanced charging system.
2223562
With the controller they sell to work with this turbine, I would say no. You could do some battery switching, meaning charge in 12 volt parallel mode and use in 24 volt series mode but that's inconvenient.
2080597
The controller will not be able to detect Low Voltage from a Lithium battery, it is not recommended. There was an issue with this controller, but limited to date code 1401. The date code is found under the battery compartment cover, etched into the plastic. If your unit has this date code, Galcon offers a replacement.
1062063
Yes All the batteries work with all the tools. The old charger will not work with lithium Ion batteries. This charger works with all batteries. Throw that brick away once you get this charger.
791883
Absolutely not. You cannot possibly "push" current into a lithium-based battery. As long as you do not exceed the voltage (which is USB standard), all you care about is having enough current capability - no worry about too much.