H8 Battery DIY for 5.7 1500

[Rado]

Good pictures and great write up. May be a old thread but the info is good
Will go that way when it is time

 

[SitKneelBend]

My H7 AGM died (dead dead, replaced under warranty at purchase price) yesterday so I decided to perform the H8 upgrade . Great write up...in my case all I had to do was remove the battery tray H7 adapter and the H8 dropped right in with and the wires reached the terminals without issue (maybe the AGM is shorter?). I haven't had the battery blanket in a while but I might purchase the H8 part you listed just because.

 

[GTyankee]

If you ever have to charge up the AGM battery, make sure your charger or jump box is compatible

 

[SitKneelBend]

If you ever have to charge up the AGM battery, make sure your charger or jump box is compatible

My understanding is a trickle charger is ok, is that not accurate?

 

[GTyankee]

I can't speak to that.
I have 2 or 3 battery chargers, 2 of them are 2/6/12 AMP chargers
i also have 2 Jump Paks

I wanted something that would charge Lithium Batteries

Just recently, i bought a NOCO

GENIUS2, 2A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Automotive Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries​

including flooded, gel, AGM, SLA, VRLA and maintenance-free, plus lithium-ion batteries (lifepo4).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6B987F/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t

I may also buy NOCO Genius 5 or 10, if one of my others goes INOP

 

[GTyankee]

Can I use a battery maintainer on a lithium battery?



It is likely that it will not keep it completely full, however, if the maintainer is specifically designed for lead-acid. If, however, you are using a lithium battery without a BMS, then do not try and connect a battery maintainer as it could cause an unsafe scenario.

Lithium Battery companies seem to vary about using Battery Maintainers & Lithium batteries

Charging a Lithium battery with a normal charger?

Can you charge a Lithium battery pack with a normal charger? Hunter from Stark Energy runs you through the Do's and Don'ts when charging a Lithium battery.ww...

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