Do parallel Orions need to be the same amp rating?

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sheabutta asked Jun 6, '23

Do parallel Orions need to be the same amp rating?

I am going to install lithium and the max charge rate is 50amps. Can I parallel a 30 and a 20 to get the 50?

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kevgermany answered · Jun 06, 2023 at 05:20 AM

Yes, make sure both have identical settings. Otherwise one will interfere with the other.

Also check that your supply can handle the load. If it's an alternator and you're near its max output, it may burn out.

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sheabutta commented · Jun 06, 2023 at 03:12 PM

Thank you for the clear and helpful answer. I was pretty sure it would work but wanted a second opinion for sanity check before making the purchase. And, yes, my alt puts out enough (160 amps).

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mvas answered · Jun 06, 2023 at 01:57 AM

Why would one Orion "care" that the other Orion could produce more amps or fewer amps? They are both charging a battery, as needed.

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