Electronic – Multiple dc-dc Converters mid-tap on batteries connected in series

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I want to design a 48v system for an RV with multiple Lithium batteries connected in series (either four 12v or two 24v lithium batteries).

I like the idea of a 48v system to reduce the size of the wires needed for the high output inverter.

I would need 12 volts to run some of the systems on the RV (Fridge, lights, etc).

My question is: Would it be possible to connect two DC-DC converters across each of the 24v battery (or battery sets) instead of using a single 48V-12V converter? I'm thinking this would make the lower voltage converters more efficient, but I can't figure out what the impact would be on the output end and the balancing load of the batteries.

Best Answer

The batteries would become unbalanced due to possibly drawing more from one series pair than the other... With Lithium batteries this could cause very serious problems...

Don't do this - just use a single 48 to 12V converter.