6V deep cycle batteries
Have had som very overcast weather the last 4 days, batteries down to 82% in morning back to 95% afternoon, how long can this be don before a 100% recharge becomes essential. Frank
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Slownsy wrote:I'd sugget to set your absorption voltage higher. 6V batteries will thrive on higher voltages. I have mine set at 14.8V and temp control, while in Winter storage, will increase that to 15V. Batteries do well with these voltages.
TM-2030 Trimetric absorb 14.5 Amp set pt 2% 520A. time 4h high V15.9. float V13.5 Overcharge 10%. Finish A 3.5%
Solar 600W I am running a domestic 314l Samsung inverter fridge. Overnight all op usage around 14-16% 80A. As my generator was stolen I just wanted to check how long without damaging batteries. Back on a powered site for now. Thanks all.
Frank.
I would suggest a full charge every two weeks or whatever fits your schedule. The difference in battery longevity between 75% of capacity, recharged to 100% every few weeks and 100% of capacity, recharged daily is probably a few days.
