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hpcbmw
Explorer
Dec 14, 2013

Battery charger deep cycle batteries and desulfiting?

I have a 5th wheel in Tahoe that is plugged into to 110 in the winter, and boondocked with solar panels in the summer. It's got 2 6v Trojan batteries that are 5-6 years old with poor maintenance. I've...
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westend
Explorer
Dec 17, 2013
How are you measuring state of charge, with a meter? You can't send too much amperage to the AGM with that charger. Voltage, though, could be an issue. I wouldn't push it with anymore than 14.8 V.

If your charger has a 6V setting, you should be able to use the charger to charge a single 6v at any rate. You can charge or equalize two 6V's in series as a 12V, also.

Doh: Mena and I are thinking alike and at the same time:D

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