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🔄 Lead-Acid to Lithium Conversion: Essential Steps and Safety Guidance

Why Convert to Lithium?

Lead-acid batteries are:

  • ❌ Heavy

  • ❌ Short-lived

  • ❌ High-maintenance

LiFePO₄ lithium batteries are:

  • ✅ Lightweight

  • ✅ Long-lasting (up to 5,000 cycles)

  • ✅ Maintenance-free

  • ✅ Safer and more energy-efficient

📊 Lead-Acid vs Lithium: Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature

Lead-Acid

LiFePO₄ Lithium

Weight

Heavy

50–70% lighter

Cycle Life

300–500

3,000–5,000+

Usable Capacity

~50%

Up to 90%

Maintenance

Required

None

Charge Time

Slow

Fast

🛠️ Step-by-Step Conversion Guide

  1. 🔋 Confirm system voltage (12V/24V/48V)

  2. 🔌 Ensure your charger supports lithium profiles

  3. ⚠️ Safely disconnect and remove lead-acid batteries

  4. 🧰 Install lithium batteries with secure mounting

  5. 🔎 Test system and confirm polarity

  6. ✅ Activate BMS (Battery Management System) and run validation test

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 🚫 Using an old lead-acid charger with lithium batteries

  • 🧯 Placing batteries in poorly ventilated or hot areas

  • 🔋 Over-discharging (allowing voltage to drop too low)

✅ Conclusion

Switching from lead-acid to lithium transforms your power system—lighter, longer-lasting, and more efficient.

📞 Need help with compatibility or installation?👉 Contact our technical team

 
 
 

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