# Blue Smart IP65 12V/15A does not charge with 15amps

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/blue-smart-ip65-12v-15a-does-not-charge-with-15amps/19931>\
**Category:** DIY\
**Tags:** bluesmart\_ip65, rv, campervan, victron\_community, beginner, offgrid\
**Created:** [25 January 2025 10:53 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/blue-smart-ip65-12v-15a-does-not-charge-with-15amps/19931 "2025-01-25T10:53:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![SupiFabi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3e96dc/32.png) [@SupiFabi](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/SupiFabi)\
**Post date:** [25 January 2025 10:53 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/blue-smart-ip65-12v-15a-does-not-charge-with-15amps/19931/1 "2025-01-25T10:53:49Z")

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Hello,

my Blue Smart IP65 charger does not really charge my batteries since the latest firmware update.  
It stays in Bulk mode only for a few seconds and does not reach the 15amps only 0,8amp. After that it goes to the abs mode, but also at only 0,8amp.  
This failure can be reproduced with an AGM battery and also an LiFePo4. Both batteries are in good conditions. The LiFePo4 is completely discharged and would charge with the fully potential of the charger if it would operate as expected.

Does somebody have the same problem or a solution for this?

Best regards  
Fabio

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**Author:** ![SupiFabi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3e96dc/32.png) [@SupiFabi](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/SupiFabi)\
**Post date:** [25 January 2025 22:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/blue-smart-ip65-12v-15a-does-not-charge-with-15amps/19931/2 "2025-01-25T22:46:31Z")

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The charger is also jumping around between bulk- and abs-state. I think the charger is broken after the firmware update to v3.61. I‘m very disappointed, because the charger was not used very often.