Lithium Batteries Upgrade on a Sailboat.... MUST KNOW (Sailing Brick House #71)

Upgrading Lead Acid batteries to lithium batteries on a sailboat requires some research. this sailing video reviews the advantages of lithium iron phosphate batteries - ie LifePO4 batteries, using them on a cruising sailboat, sailing around the world, and the different kinds of lithium batteries to choose between, and the advantages and disadvantages of lithium batteries in general. Lithium battery installation on a sailboat requires a lot of knowledge and research. Rebecca Childress discusses the various choices of lithium ion batteries she examined, the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of lithium battery, from drop in batteries like Battleborn, to a complete DIY lithium battery build to modular units like Freedom Won batteries. Freedom Won marine lithium batteries are the type of lithium batteries she decided to install on her sailboat Brick House. We discuss a Balmar High Output alternator, a Balmar Maxcharge 614 alternator regulator for lithium batteries, Freedom Won lithium batteries (LifePO4 batteries), relays, a Sterling alternator protection device, the Victron Color Control CCGX, and several Morningstar Solar Controllers and the important aspects of these charging systems for lithium batteries instead of the old lead acid batteries. Upgrading from lead acid batteries to lithium batteries on a sailboat DIY need not be expensive, or difficult, but there is a lot to understand about installing lithium batteries. hopefully this informative video will help you learn about the special considerations of installing lithium batteries on a sailboat. Links to Products Found in Video: Our Freedom Won Marine Batteries: https://www.freedomwon.co.za/storage/2020/10/freedom-lite-marine-installation-manual-29.10.pdf Morningstar MPPT Solar controller: https://lddy.no/qsjd General advice on solar and wind generators and charge controllers, solar panels, battery chargers, and very expert advice on all alternative energy/off grid solutions for sailboats: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! https://lddy.no/qmy2 Our Balmar Maxcharge 614 alternator regulator: https://balmar.net/balmar-technology/multi-stage-regulation/ Or https://amzn.to/36GrfYQ Our Balmar Serpentine Belt: https://balmar.net/balmar-technology/altmount-serpentine-conversion-technology/ Our Balmar High Output Alternator: https://balmar.net/balmar-technology/at-series-technology/ Or https://amzn.to/3nG6Qdr Our Sterling Alternator Protection Device: https://sterling-power.com/products/alternator-open-circuit-protection-device The unit protects against a bms suddenly shutting down and the energy that has left the alternator but not quite arrived at the battery from increasing the voltage and causing a spike back into the alternator when the bms shuts off. ———————————— (Amazon links may generate a small commission) ———————————— Latest Blog Post covers some things I forgot to mention in this video: http://whereisbrickhouse.com/?p=4743&preview=true —————————————— Great Sailing Videos about Lithium Batteries on a Sailboat https://youtu.be/pP98FJD6b04 https://youtu.be/jS3v4wA9LNY https://youtu.be/2bNBYJZde6M https://youtu.be/axM5v7T3oU0 https://youtu.be/GvDCLtN22jY ▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/svBrickHouse ✩ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SYBrickhouse ✩ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SVBrickhouse ✩Our blog: :http://www.WhereIsBrickHouse.com ✩Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/PatrickChildress ✩Tshirts and other: https://www.WhereIsBrickHouse.com/store Support us to keep the videos coming: 🍯(Tip Jar) http://whereisbrickhouse.com/tip-jar/ ⏩ up for a FREE membership here: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=rebeccachildress ⛵️ TWO FREE SAILING COURSES: http://whereisbrickhouse.com/sailing-school 🍯 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SVBrickHouse ⏩Start your Amazon shopping here: https://amzn.to/2K9MmuA ⛵️ T-shirts and other: https://www.WhereIsBrickHouse.com/store #sailingAfrica #PatrickChildressSailing #TravelsAnimals