Current Limiting: Charging Motorcycles in Cold Weather

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The discussion centers on the challenge of charging motorcycles equipped with LIFEPO4 batteries in extremely cold temperatures (-35°F) while limiting the current to 10 Amps per bike. The proposed solution involves using an inverter connected to a LIFEPO4 charger, but participants seek more efficient alternatives. Key considerations include the nominal voltage and AHr rating of the batteries, the available voltage from the truck, and the number of bikes to be charged simultaneously. Participants emphasize the need for a method that effectively warms the batteries during the charging process.

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  • Understanding of LIFEPO4 battery specifications and performance in cold weather
  • Knowledge of current limiting techniques for battery charging
  • Familiarity with inverter technology and its applications
  • Basic electrical concepts, including voltage and amperage
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  • Explore battery warmers compatible with LIFEPO4 batteries
  • Investigate portable inverter options suitable for charging motorcycles
  • Learn about the effects of cold temperatures on battery performance and charging efficiency
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Motorcycle enthusiasts, electrical engineers, and anyone involved in optimizing battery charging solutions in extreme cold conditions.

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I have an odd application. I Need to be able to hook my motorcycles to my truck to charge the battery an warm them up I ride them in super cold (-35*F) and need to find way to hook the truck to the bikes but only limit the current to 10 Amps to each bike. They both have LIFEPO4 Batteries. The only sure fire way to do it it to hook up an inverter in the bed and run a LIFEPO4 charger from that but I know there's got to be a better way. Please point me in the right direction.
 
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I can't help you, but I can ask questions that might assist others.

You want to charge the batteries so that in the process the batteries get warmed? Or is there some other component on the bike you need to electrically heat, also? These are starter batteries, or are the bikes fully electric? What is the nominal voltage of the batteries? What is their AHr rating? Is there only one battery per bike? What voltage/s do you have available on the truck? How many bikes do you want to charge simultaneously? What is the major problem you have with using an inverter to power the charger? Is the 10A limit a consideration of the bikes, or of the truck?
 

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