Lithium batteries have no charge acceptance curve like lead-acid batteries do, so charging devices run at full output for extended periods (hours) rather than tapering down as the battery fills, which creates cable sizing and heat issues.

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Speaker

Nigel Calder

Evidence Quote

they don't have that charge acceptance curve that that acid batteries have so so then the uh the charging device is running flat out for maybe an hour or two

Source

Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - Part 1 of 2Pacific Yacht Systems
Created: 8/13/2026, 3:28:11 AM

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