jimbob394
New member
Hey guys,
I have a rather particular question that I'm just trying to feel out as I want to develop a product and possibly bring it to market if it makes sense.
I currently have a lithium auxiliary battery mounted in the bed of my truck (which has a topper on it). I live in Colorado and winter is coming up, so its going to get cold. I'm sure everyone knows that you can't charge lithium batteries when the battery temp is 32 degrees F and below. So since I can't use engine heat to keep the battery warm and a battery doesn't generate much heat by itself to warm itself up from use (even if I have it wrapped in a thermal wrap), I'm looking to develop a thermostatically controlled DC powered battery heater.
So this leads me to my question for everyone:
I'm curious how many people use a lithium battery as their auxiliary/house battery and have it mounted somewhere that isn't temperature controlled and live in a colder climate that can get below 32 degrees F.
Also, if you were in my situation, what would you do to heat your battery up so it can charge in cold weather and maintain near its rated capacity? Or if you have any product recommendations that would work - it has to be DC powered, not AC.
Thanks,
Jimmy
I have a rather particular question that I'm just trying to feel out as I want to develop a product and possibly bring it to market if it makes sense.
I currently have a lithium auxiliary battery mounted in the bed of my truck (which has a topper on it). I live in Colorado and winter is coming up, so its going to get cold. I'm sure everyone knows that you can't charge lithium batteries when the battery temp is 32 degrees F and below. So since I can't use engine heat to keep the battery warm and a battery doesn't generate much heat by itself to warm itself up from use (even if I have it wrapped in a thermal wrap), I'm looking to develop a thermostatically controlled DC powered battery heater.
So this leads me to my question for everyone:
I'm curious how many people use a lithium battery as their auxiliary/house battery and have it mounted somewhere that isn't temperature controlled and live in a colder climate that can get below 32 degrees F.
Also, if you were in my situation, what would you do to heat your battery up so it can charge in cold weather and maintain near its rated capacity? Or if you have any product recommendations that would work - it has to be DC powered, not AC.
Thanks,
Jimmy