Anything new in batteries for solar
I have four 31 size lead acid batteries. They are heavy and you only get to used half their capacity. Is anything come up recently that could be a reasonable replacement--probably lithium?
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Hi,
It only requires 60 watts per 100 amp-hours of battery bank to equalize. Equalization can be interrupted and continued on the next day at least with some charge controllers.
With bank switching, I was able to maintain and equalize 875 amp-hours of flooded marine jars, using just solar charging. The batteries lasted for 9 years.
It only requires 60 watts per 100 amp-hours of battery bank to equalize. Equalization can be interrupted and continued on the next day at least with some charge controllers.
With bank switching, I was able to maintain and equalize 875 amp-hours of flooded marine jars, using just solar charging. The batteries lasted for 9 years.
OldSmokey wrote:
one of the biggest problems with off grid/RV solar is equalization.
a proper cycle will take 12 to 24 hours. no solar system can do this without generator help.
