Watch this before installing lithium batteries

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Written By Sophie

Is it dangerous to install lithium batteries on your sailboat? Will your boat catch on fire just because you wanted those extra amps? From fire hazards, dump loads and self-destructing alternators... We bust all the myths about installing lithium batteries on sailboats:

02:34 Will my boat burst into flames?

09:24 Can I buy "drop-in" lithium batteries?

11:24 Are External BMS are superior to Internal BMS?

15:13 Are dump loads a widespread problem?

18:56 Will my alternator self-destruct with lithium batteries?

Read the FAA report about lithium batteries: https://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/pdf/TC-16-17.pdf

Sophie https://www.ryanandsophie.com
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