LiFePO (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries are often misunderstood. The battery chemistry is different from what many of us are used to working with. When we try to apply best practices and previous knowledge of other battery chemistries to a LiFePO battery it leads to damaged LiFePO batteries and disappointment. I hope this article helps you understand some of the differences and  clears up any confusion you may have had about LiFePO batteries.