[time-nuts] Backup DC power with current battery technology?
John Ackermann N8UR
jra at febo.com
Sun May 26 14:39:31 UTC 2024
I need to replace the batteries in my 28 VDC power distribution system
in the clock room. It's currently two series 12V AGM batteries with an
IOTA Engineering float charger.
This system has two purposes: (a) primary power for some OCXOs and other
gear; and (b) failover power for some AC/DC gear like HP standards.
Under normal conditions, power draw is 2 or 3 amps. During mains
outage, it could reach 10 amps. Now that I have a house generator, long
run-time isn't a big issue so 25 Ah or so of capacity is plenty.
I haven't explored LiFePo4 batteries until now, and I'm having trouble
finding a charger that can provide significant continuous load current
while maintaining a battery floated across the line. Does anyone have
recommendations for something like this?
Thanks,
John
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