Load test a bank of 6 AGM house batteries.
My 10k genset won't crank fast enough to start unless I am running the main engine at the same time. I have 6 AGM house batties that operate the 120v generator starter. The battery boost button adds p...
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Ok A series of questions. and the results
Your load tester is (I hope) a good 12 volt unit with adjustable load
If the AGM's are six volts paired. you test each pair as though it was a single 220 amp hour 12 volt. This means 660 amps most load testers max out around 400-500 so it's not the best test
If they are 12 volt.. Again you test each battery by itself.
WHY: the load tester can't pull enough current to test 'em all at once.
(Just got done doing that with mine a couple months ago by the way I can hit 450 amps but consider if it's still Green. it's Green.
Your load tester is (I hope) a good 12 volt unit with adjustable load
If the AGM's are six volts paired. you test each pair as though it was a single 220 amp hour 12 volt. This means 660 amps most load testers max out around 400-500 so it's not the best test
If they are 12 volt.. Again you test each battery by itself.
WHY: the load tester can't pull enough current to test 'em all at once.
(Just got done doing that with mine a couple months ago by the way I can hit 450 amps but consider if it's still Green. it's Green.
