bugger that means finding space thats already limited. i suppose it would not rebalance the battery just on charge up if i use shallow charge and discharge and use the bms if i know that my journey is a deep discharge run ?Lithium cells both charge and discharge at uneven rates, so yes, the BMS should be a permanent part of the battery.
could i do the balancing with a watts up or cycle analyst as iv'e read people do.I don't use a BMS on my RC lithium cells but I do use modules to monitor low voltage when in use. The latest RC lithium cells keep their balance incredibly well, I also bulk charge them with dual power supplies and only balance them out on charge with some neat modules from Hobby City if they drift too far apart.
You can get away with not using a BMS short term, long term it's going to cost you! it's going to cost you some new batteries! use a BMS don't think about not doing so, no matter what you read !could i do the balancing with a watts up or cycle analyst as iv'e read people do.
ok i get the message.i got one with the battery already wired.will extend the wiring and try to stuff it somwere.You can get away with not using a BMS short term, long term it's going to cost you! it's going to cost you some new batteries! use a BMS don't think about not doing so, no matter what you read !
it's your money, a decent BMS is not expensive, use one ok!
Griz
They do need a bit of air around them, the charging mosfet can get very hot, it is designed to do this, but it will not do your battery any good if this heat is transfered to it. Some insulating material between the BMS and the battery would be a good idea. Enjoy your LIFEPO4ok i get the message.i got one with the battery already wired.will extend the wiring and try to stuff it somwere.
thanks tk