I have SLA batteries at the moment. I am considering getting a LiFePo4 battery (this would involve new charger etc. of course).
I have 2 questions.
a. I usually charge outdoors/on the bike. The shed has electricity. In winter I take the battery inside to charge. SLA's have recommended not to charge below 10 centigrade. The LiFePo4 is recommended to charge from 0 centigrade upwards. If I buy a big LiFePo4 battery and attached it to the bike, how bad is it for the battery to be charged at, say -5 centigrade? Will it damage the battery?
b. I fitted timers to the chargers and have them switch off after a couple of hours. I have noticed that the LED's on the chargers stay green when the charger is disconnected. This indicates that the current from the battery to the charger keeps the wee LED light on. From this perspective it is better to physically unplug the charger. But the LED seems to use very little power. I'd hate to have to go out every night. How bad is it to leave he charger plugged in?
Thanks for the help.
I have 2 questions.
a. I usually charge outdoors/on the bike. The shed has electricity. In winter I take the battery inside to charge. SLA's have recommended not to charge below 10 centigrade. The LiFePo4 is recommended to charge from 0 centigrade upwards. If I buy a big LiFePo4 battery and attached it to the bike, how bad is it for the battery to be charged at, say -5 centigrade? Will it damage the battery?
b. I fitted timers to the chargers and have them switch off after a couple of hours. I have noticed that the LED's on the chargers stay green when the charger is disconnected. This indicates that the current from the battery to the charger keeps the wee LED light on. From this perspective it is better to physically unplug the charger. But the LED seems to use very little power. I'd hate to have to go out every night. How bad is it to leave he charger plugged in?
Thanks for the help.