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cts_casemod · 10-15-2015, 06:34 AM

The alternator will most likely be subject to a bit of s strain while charging a capacitor from 9V to 14V, for example. It's a 'dead on' short circuit.

I currently have 12.8V LiFePO4 battery on my car and even that ended up blowing the bridge rectifier due to the CV charge employed.

I say a hybrid would be the best approach. Say 10Ah lithium battery than can be had for $60 coupled with the capacitors to aid on starts. Probably a 200F would suffice.

I like the idea of a small solar panel to trickle charge... never used use, but I'm seriously considering it.

10-15-2015, 06:34 AM	#199 (permalink)
cts_casemod EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Midlands Posts: 180 Thanks: 13 Thanked 81 Times in 52 Posts	The alternator will most likely be subject to a bit of s strain while charging a capacitor from 9V to 14V, for example. It's a 'dead on' short circuit. I currently have 12.8V LiFePO4 battery on my car and even that ended up blowing the bridge rectifier due to the CV charge employed. I say a hybrid would be the best approach. Say 10Ah lithium battery than can be had for $60 coupled with the capacitors to aid on starts. Probably a 200F would suffice. I like the idea of a small solar panel to trickle charge... never used use, but I'm seriously considering it. Last edited by cts_casemod; 10-15-2015 at 06:57 AM..