General Electrical/Battery Charging question

[goodoz]

If I have two identical batteries and their max charge rate is 50A, when placed in parallel can I safely feed them 100A to get them topped off faster?

Thanks in advance, Oz

[Dopperud]

Yes, but if they are FLA they will still top off very slowly for the last 20%. If they are Lithium, they will definitely top off much more quickly.

[goodoz]

Yes, but if they are FLA they will still top off very slowly for the last 20%. If they are Lithium, they will definitely top off much more quickly.

Cool, thank you! (looking at SOK 200AH Batts) As an afterthought, is the same true for discharge? 100A single is ok to discharge 200A if paralleled? Appreciate the feedback!

[Dopperud]

Yes, you can discharge at that rate, just make sure that you have sufficient cabling. Also you get a charger that compatible with Lithium batteries.

I haven't seen many reports on those batteries, let us know how they work

[goodoz]

Yes, you can discharge at that rate, just make sure that you have sufficient cabling. Also you get a charger that compatible with Lithium batteries.

I haven't seen many reports on those batteries, let us know how they work

Will do...thanks again!