Does Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger Have Cold Weather Protection in Lithium Mode

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is there automatic protection from charging in sub zero weather when connected in Lithium mode? If not what would be the best solution? a battery disconnect between the charger and start battery... if so what about the blue wire? does it need to be disconnected also?

asked by: Mark H

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Yes, there is indeed automatic protection from charging your lithium battery in cold weather with the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D.

The # 331-BCDC1225D will switch off at 32 degrees and flash that there is a temperature fault. Once above the temperature it will continue to work as normal.

I also wanted to mention that the BCDC will require a fuse kit, the 40-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 25-Amp BCDC Battery Charger # 331-FK40.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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