{"product_id":"dakota-lithium-36v-8a-lifepo4-battery-charger","title":"Dakota Lithium 36V 8A LiFePO4 Battery Charger","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .dl-wrap {\n    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #222222;\n    max-width: 860px;\n  }\n  .dl-wrap p { margin: 0 0 14px 0; }\n  .dl-wrap ul { margin: 0 0 14px 0; padding-left: 22px; }\n  .dl-wrap ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .dl-wrap strong { font-weight: bold; }\n\n  .dl-specs {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin: 8px 0 16px 0;\n  }\n  .dl-specs th {\n    background-color: #f4f4f4;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 11px 14px;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n    width: 40%;\n  }\n  .dl-specs td {\n    padding: 11px 14px;\n    border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n  }\n  .dl-specs tr:nth-child(even) th,\n  .dl-specs tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #fafafa; }\n\n  .dl-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin: 12px 0 6px 0;\n  }\n  .dl-table th {\n    background-color: #f4f4f4;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 11px 14px;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n  }\n  .dl-table td {\n    padding: 10px 14px;\n    border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n  }\n  .dl-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #fafafa; }\n\n  .dl-notice {\n    border-left: 4px solid #888888;\n    padding: 10px 14px;\n    background: #f9f9f9;\n    margin: 14px 0;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    color: #444444;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  \/* FAQ — pure CSS, no JavaScript *\/\n  .dl-faq details {\n    border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n  }\n  .dl-faq summary {\n    background: #f4f4f4;\n    padding: 13px 16px;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    color: #222222;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    list-style: none;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n  .dl-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .dl-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .dl-faq summary:hover { background: #ebebeb; }\n  .dl-faq summary::after {\n    content: '+';\n    font-size: 22px;\n    font-weight: 300;\n    color: #666666;\n    margin-left: 14px;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n  .dl-faq details[open] summary { background: #ebebeb; }\n  .dl-faq details[open] summary::after { content: '\\2212'; }\n  .dl-faq .dl-answer {\n    padding: 13px 16px;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #333333;\n    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n    border-top: 1px solid #dddddd;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dakota Lithium 36V 8A charger is built for 36V LiFePO4 batteries. It outputs exactly 43.2 volts, the correct charge voltage for lithium iron phosphate chemistry. Using a lead-acid charger on a lithium battery only fills it to 70–80% capacity and causes long-term cell damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug it in after a day on the water or on the course. The red light confirms charging. When the green light comes on, the battery is full and the charger has stopped automatically. Safe to leave overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart BMS Wake-Up.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your battery's protection system shut down from deep discharge, this charger sends a recovery signal to restart it. Disconnect the trolling motor or any load first, then connect the charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminum housing dissipates heat during charging, it will feel warm during use. Set it on a hard, non-flammable surface with airflow. Do not place it on carpet or inside a closed compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Anderson SB50 plug and ring terminals. Compatible with Connect-Ease trolling motor wiring kits. Input accepts 100–240V, so it works on home outlets, dock shore power, and RV hookups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-notice\"\u003eNot compatible with lead-acid, AGM, or SLA batteries. Do not charge below 32°F (0°C).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Charge Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dl-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEstimated Charge Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2.5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 8 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 12 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #666666;\"\u003eTimes assume full discharge. Formula: battery Ah divided by 8 = estimated hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================================\n     TAB 2: FEATURES\n     ================================ --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect charge voltage for LiFePO4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outputs 43.2V, the required full-charge voltage for all 36V lithium iron phosphate batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-amp charge rate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Charges a 60Ah battery in under 8 hours. Suitable for overnight charging after a full day of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart BMS wake-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically restarts a Battery Management System that shut down from deep discharge or short circuit. Disconnect all loads before connecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum housing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Conducts heat away from internal components during operation. Designed for sustained charge cycles in marine and outdoor environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed and green status lights.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red = charging. Green = charge complete. No guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic shutoff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stops delivering current when the battery reaches full charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnderson SB50 connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Included plug and ring terminals. Compatible with Connect-Ease trolling motor wiring kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal AC input.\u003c\/strong\u003e Works on 100–240V, 50\/60Hz, home outlets, marina shore power, and RV hookups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with other 36V LiFePO4 brands.\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with any 36V LiFePO4 battery requiring 43.2V charge voltage including Ionic Blue, Battle Born, Epoch, and Relion. Not compatible with NMC chemistry batteries or batteries requiring a proprietary charger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================================\n     TAB 3: TECH SPECS\n     ================================ --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%;\" height=\"1054\" class=\"dl-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e43.2V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e8.0A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e100–240V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eInput Frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eCompatible Chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eLiFePO4 \/ LFP (36V only). Also compatible with LTO. Not for NMC or lead-acid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eDakota Lithium, Ionic Blue, Battle Born, Epoch, Relion, and any 36V LiFePO4 requiring 43.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eAnderson SB50 plug with ring terminals (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eRed = charging \/ Green = full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eBMS Wake-Up\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eHigh-tensile aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eMin. Charge Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e32°F (0°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003eConnect-Ease Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDakota Lithium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.8692%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8189%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================================\n     TAB 4: FAQs\n     ================================ --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-wrap dl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long will it take to charge my battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eDivide your battery's amp-hour (Ah) rating by 8. A 60Ah battery takes under 8 hours. A 100Ah battery takes under 12 hours. If the battery is only partially discharged, charge time will be shorter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use my old lead-acid charger on a lithium battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eNo. Lead-acid chargers output the wrong voltage and only fill a LiFePO4 battery to 70–80% capacity. Repeated use causes permanent cell damage. A LiFePO4-specific charger is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMy battery will not charge. What do I do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eThe most common cause is the battery's BMS shutting down after deep discharge. Disconnect the trolling motor or any load first, then connect this charger. It will send a wake-up signal to restart the BMS. Once the BMS restarts, normal charging begins and the red light comes on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eThe charger feels warm during use. Is that normal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eYes. The aluminum case is designed to release heat during charging. Place it on a hard, non-flammable surface with space around it. Do not cover it or set it on carpet while charging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe to leave plugged in overnight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eYes. The charger stops automatically when the battery is full. The green light confirms charging is complete.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this work with Connect-Ease wiring kits?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eYes. The included Anderson SB50 plug connects directly to Connect-Ease trolling motor wiring kits without additional adapters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this work with other brands of LiFePO4 batteries?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eYes. This charger works with any 36V LiFePO4 battery that requires a 43.2V charge voltage, including Ionic Blue, Battle Born, Epoch, Relion, and others. It is not compatible with NMC chemistry batteries or batteries that require a proprietary charger for heated charging functions. Always confirm your battery's specified charge voltage before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I charge in cold weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eDo not charge below 32°F (0°C). Charging a frozen battery causes permanent cell damage. The battery can discharge in cold temperatures, but charging must happen above freezing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs there a faster charger available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl-answer\"\u003eYes. Dakota Lithium offers an 18A charger that cuts charge time by approximately 55%, a 60Ah battery charges in about 3 hours instead of 8. The 8A model is designed for overnight charging and is within the recommended range for long-term battery lifespan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dakota Lithium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47591350599938,"sku":"DL36V8CH","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3660\/5442\/files\/Dakota-Lithium-Battery-36V-8A-LiFePO4-Charger.png?v=1774577969","url":"https:\/\/www.lithiumbatterysupply.com\/products\/dakota-lithium-36v-8a-lifepo4-battery-charger","provider":"Lithium Battery Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}