I have a new Wen Model 56380i gen / inverter that stays outside year round. I read in the manual that it can damage the lithium Ion starting battery if the generator is started below 25 degrees F. The generator charges the battery while it runs and damage will occur below 25 F. I live in Maine and during the winter it is always below 25F. Should I consider swapping out to a lead acid battery or is this not a big issue? Thank you for any advice.
Not quite the same scenario but similar topic. I keep my dreamt 24v lithium ion
I have a new Wen Model 56380i gen / inverter that stays outside year round. I read in the manual that it can damage the lithium Ion starting battery if the generator is started below 25 degrees F. The generator charges the battery while it runs and damage will occur below 25 F. I live in Maine and during the winter it is always below 25F. Should I consider swapping out to a lead acid battery or is this not a big issue? Thank you for any advice.
Not the same scenario but comment on lithium ion.
I keep my Dewalt 20v lithium ion Batteries in my garage in Houston. Rarely gets cold but I can confirm that if the batteries are NOT on the charger they quickly deplete the charge. I’ve always thought it was the heat. They do however stay fully charged on the dewalt battery charger.
I don’t know how well lithium ion do in cold use but if you can’t leave the charger attached I’d say you’re also looking at depletion issues in the summer as well
I’m pretty certain I use a 12v sealed lead acid AGM battery on my gen set and I don’t recall ever seeing the same depletion issue. I do keep it on a charger though.
Maybe worth considering replacing the lithium ion for a couple of reasons. The info available on line does suggest that charging and using lithium ion in freezing temperatures is not recommended and based on what I’ve seen in hot temps…will also let you down unless left on the charger.
cheers.
