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Blue Smart 12|30|30 - Operating Temperature

I have a Blue Smart 12|30|30 which is charging one battery, a single 100amp Renogy LifePO4.

Currently the charger is putting out 28.8amps at 14.29v.

The battery charger, as read using a laser temperature gauge, reads up to about 45 degrees centigrade. Is this normal operating temperature? (after about 30mins of bulk charging).

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tk-421 answered ·

Yes, these chargers get quite warm at full power.

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Bob K answered ·

The specs in the manual show this to be within an acceptable range and we'll get some automatic derating as it goes above 40 deg C.

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charleswhvictron answered ·

Many thanks for the answer. I was worried that it may have been due to resistance.

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