{"product_id":"rich-solar-12v-20-amp-lifepo4-battery-charger","title":"Rich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 32px; margin: 0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/rich-solar-14.4v-20a-lifepo4-battery-charger-for-12v-lithium-batteries.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Solar 14.4V 20A LiFePO4 battery charger for 12V lithium batteries\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1132\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 1800px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 320px; min-width: 0; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Rich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger Delivers 20A of Three-Stage Charging to 12V Lithium Batteries From Any 100-240V Outlet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger (model RS-BC12V20) is an AC charger made only for 12V LiFePO4 batteries. It runs on 100 to 240V AC at 47 to 63 Hz, draws up to 4A from the outlet and delivers 14.4V DC at up to 20A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar builds it with an aluminum shell, a cooling fan and LLC soft-switching circuitry. A 50A Anderson connector and M10 ring terminals make the battery connection, and the whole unit weighs 3.75 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThree Charging Stages Tuned for LiFePO4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the battery voltage is too low to take full current, a pre-charge stage feeds it a limited current until the voltage recovers. The charger then delivers a constant 20A until the battery reaches a set voltage. In the final constant voltage stage the current tapers, and once the set point is reached, the charger turns its output off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWakes BMS-Protected Batteries\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA LiFePO4 battery's BMS can shut the battery off after a deep discharge. Rich Solar says the RS-BC12V20 activates BMS-protected batteries automatically and safely, starting with that limited-current \u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003epre-charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFan-Cooled Aluminum Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminum shell and built-in cooling fan carry heat away during 20A charging. If the charger still gets too hot, its over-temperature protection pauses charging until it cools, then charging resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFive Kinds of Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar's specification sheet lists protection against over-temperature, reverse polarity, short circuit, over-current and \u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eover-voltage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOne LED, Four Clear States\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid red means the battery is charging, solid green means it's fully charged, flashing green means standby and flashing red means a fault or protection event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Connect With a 50A Anderson Plug\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charger's output cable ends in a 50A Anderson connector. The included Anderson-to-dual-ring cable bolts to the battery with M10 ring terminals, so you can leave it in place and plug the charger in when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt home or in the garage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recharge a 12V LiFePO4 battery from a wall outlet at up to 20A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the road.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug into any 100 to 240V AC outlet you can reach while traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecovering a sleeping battery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring back a 12V LiFePO4 battery that its BMS has shut off after a deep discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRS-BC12V20 Versus a General-Purpose Battery Charger\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany general-purpose chargers are designed around lead-acid batteries. The RS-BC12V20 is made only for 12V LiFePO4 batteries, with a 14.4V output, a pre-charge stage that can wake a BMS-protected battery and an output that shuts off when charging is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMatch the Battery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this charger only with 12V (12.8V nominal) LiFePO4 batteries, and compare your battery's specifications with the charger's before you connect. If the LED flashes red right after connecting, the manual points to reversed polarity, a short circuit or a battery that isn't a 12.8V lithium battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnect and Place It Correctly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the DC cable to the battery, positive to positive and negative to negative, then join the Anderson connector, then connect AC power. When charging is done, unplug the Anderson connector or the AC power. Give the charger a well-ventilated spot away from water, heat, sparks and flammable gas, keep metal objects out of the vents and don't use it during a thunderstorm. Rich Solar advises against extending the output cable or using other input cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a 12V LiFePO4 battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want up to 20A of charging current from a wall outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a charger that can wake a battery after a BMS shutdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can mount it in a dry, ventilated spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan It Charge a Lead-Acid Battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Rich Solar lists 12V LiFePO4 batteries only, and the manual says to make sure the connected battery is a 12.8V lithium battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes It Turn Off When the Battery Is Full?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At the end of the constant voltage stage the charger turns its output off and the LED turns solid green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Much Power Does It Draw From the Outlet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar lists a maximum input current of 4A across its 100 to 240V AC input range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Does a Flashing Red LED Mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charger is in protection. During charging, it usually points to over-temperature, and charging resumes after it cools. Right after connecting, check polarity, look for a short and confirm the battery type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x RS-BC12V20 LiFePO4 Battery Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Anderson-to-Dual-Ring Terminal Battery Charging Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e20A Charging Made for 12V Lithium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger gives a 12V LiFePO4 battery 20A three-stage charging, automatic BMS wake-up and an automatic stop at full charge in a fan-cooled aluminum case. If you'd like help choosing the right charger for your battery, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003eRS-BC12V20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 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Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd of Charge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput turns off when charging is complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-temperature, reverse polarity, short circuit, over-current, over-voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED: solid red charging, solid green full, flashing green standby, flashing red fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum shell with cooling fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM10 ring terminals and 50A Anderson connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.06 x 3.58 x 2.07 in (230 x 91 x 52.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 lb (1.70 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger Manuals and Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRich Solar RS-BC12V20 12V 20A LiFePO4 Battery Charger Manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/rich-solar-rs-bc12v20-12v-20a-lifepo4-battery-charger-manual.pdf\" title=\"Rich Solar RS-BC12V20 12V 20A LiFePO4 Battery Charger Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/rich-solar-rs-bc12v20-12v-20a-lifepo4-battery-charger-manual-for-the-rich-solar-12v-20-amp-lifepo4-battery-charger.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Solar RS-BC12V20 12V 20A LiFePO4 Battery Charger Manual for the Rich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRich Solar RS-BC12V20 12V 20A LiFePO4 Battery Charger Specification Sheet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/rich-solar-rs-bc12v20-12v-20a-lifepo4-battery-charger-specification-sheet.pdf\" title=\"Rich Solar RS-BC12V20 12V 20A LiFePO4 Battery Charger Specification Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/rich-solar-rs-bc12v20-12v-20a-lifepo4-battery-charger-specification-sheet-for-the-rich-solar-12v-20-amp-lifepo4-battery-charger.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Solar RS-BC12V20 12V 20A LiFePO4 Battery Charger Specification Sheet for the Rich Solar 12V 20 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger\" width=\"100\" 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