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jwcolby54
Oct 01, 2023Explorer
pianotuna wrote:
jwcolby54,
Lead acid brand new need to have several discharge recharge cycles to reach their full capacity. This was not done prior to the testing.
https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-804-how-to-prolong-lead-acid-batteries
Further lead acid do best when discharge is limited to about 1/4 C.
I love li batteries but can't use them due to cold weather. I boondock at -34 F. My first battery bank was 875 amp-hours.
LOL, which has nothing to do with the big picture results. If you like lead acid, use lead acid. Just don't try to do high current long time period draws, regardless of how many cycles you have already used the battery.
More stuff on lead acid
And as for the temp thing, move the battery inside your camper. Or insulate the battery box well. Or heat it. Or both. Unless of course you are letting the inside of your camper reach -34 F in which case I can't help you.
Again, there are those willing to fall on the sword for their lead acid batteries. I am not. What you do with your rig is none of my business, but to claim lead acid is the best thing since sliced bread ... it is not. Sliced bread makes much better PB&J Sandwiches.;)
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