Battery storage with solar
I was reading in Trojan’s literature that to properly store lead acid batteries It is best to monitor voltage or specific gravity and recharge batteries when they drop to 70% charge (12.37 volts). I ...
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I was taught how the constant solar charge is not enough amps. The flooded batteries like that big beefy charge. Also the solar controller might not reach high enough voltage. I always forget. Dont we want 14.7 or 14.8? Your controller might allow you to choose a flooded option.
How is the charger on the trailer? You could always cycle the batteries if/when you cycle your generator. Use the trailer charger to pump into the batteries assuming the solar isnt very strong.
I go one step further and store my batteries in the garage. Charge them with my stand alone charger that is fancy and allows for exact voltage and amps. I go months without checking them. They are a year old and only have 20 or 30 cycles on them. Need to get out camping more!!
How is the charger on the trailer? You could always cycle the batteries if/when you cycle your generator. Use the trailer charger to pump into the batteries assuming the solar isnt very strong.
I go one step further and store my batteries in the garage. Charge them with my stand alone charger that is fancy and allows for exact voltage and amps. I go months without checking them. They are a year old and only have 20 or 30 cycles on them. Need to get out camping more!!
