Battery Equalization
Just out of curiosity.....how many of you perform an equalization cycle on your batteries? Do some rigs do it automatically? Thanks, jeff
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et2 wrote:TechWriter wrote:harold1946 wrote:et2 wrote:
How can it be automatic? Don't the battery cell caps have to be removed? It boils the battery acid and the fumes need a place to go.
There in lies the problem. The equalization in done at pre-programmed intervals whether it needs it or not.
Depends on the charger. My Magnum inverter remote control does Bulk/Absorption/Float charging automatically, but Equalization must be started manually.
So what do those who have the automatic ones do? How do they get the caps off, or is there a special cap? How do they ventilate the battery area as there are a lot of fumes and gasses coming off those battery banks. Sounds like accident waiting to happen by a explosion one way or another.
Which type of battery are you referring to and what manufacturer?
Each one has specific instructions on how to do so and some warn not to at all.
