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12thgenusa
Explorer
Aug 26, 2013

Are multiple shallow cycles harmful for batteries?

I recently came across this statement in one of the Smartgauge tech papers: "The more a battery is used the shorter it's life will be. The less it is used, the longer it's life will be. The only...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 28, 2013
Hi BFL13,

It is entirely possible to equalize without splitting battery banks if there is enough solar. And 60 watts per 100 amp-hours is most probably enough if a top of the line charge controller is used. Heck, it doesn't even have to be MPPT.

My Blue Sky equalizes at 15.4 volts.

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