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Orion 12/12-18A DC-DC charger - direct alternator input to charge lithium start battery?

I am considering replacing lead-acid start battery with Epoch Cranking & Deep Cycle Lithium Battery (Dual Purpose) for 17' fishing boat. I am concerned about the Honda BF90 alternator burning up. Can I connect the alternator output directly to the Orion input, and use the Orion output to charge the lithium battery?

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pwfarnell answered ·

No, this has been asked many times and there are many reports of people who do this having unstable voltage.

See my explanation in answer to a similar question.

https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/276698/orion-xs-direct-smart-alternator.html

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