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which method of charging a battery would be the fastest and most efficient when off the grid. a. plugging the camper into a generator, running of course. (110v line) b. plugging camper into the ...
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(A battery) singuar. Implying a finite capacity.
(Fastest Time) Stopwatch. Another singular parameter.
(Generator) assuming an implication that run-time enters the picturr for too many reasons to list.
Niner has it right. Singular fixed absorbsion voltage charging is so much faster, there is no competition. No matter how fixed voltage charging is accomplished it recharges a lead acid battery so much faster, it renders the thought of alternative methods as being absurd. Twomethods of monitoring - terminate the charge when all cells are bubbling lightly OR when amperes taper to a predetermined value.
For charging when shore power is not limited, Gyro Gearloose smart chargers have a shot as being an intelligent alternative. But not when time is a prime parameter to meet. Couple a spring wound timer calculated to a discovery of optimum recharge time window plus an ammeter and that is the OPTIMUM way to recharge a battery.
But 14.8 volts must be reached the instant the charger comes online. With a large battery bank this can entail hundreds of amperes.
The power source must have enough wattage to meet the energy needs to render constant 14.8 volts.
Yes, temperature correction enters the equation. 14.8 volts is not appropriate when camping at Point Barrow on Valentine's Day, nor Death Valley Junction on the 4th of July.
(Fastest Time) Stopwatch. Another singular parameter.
(Generator) assuming an implication that run-time enters the picturr for too many reasons to list.
Niner has it right. Singular fixed absorbsion voltage charging is so much faster, there is no competition. No matter how fixed voltage charging is accomplished it recharges a lead acid battery so much faster, it renders the thought of alternative methods as being absurd. Twomethods of monitoring - terminate the charge when all cells are bubbling lightly OR when amperes taper to a predetermined value.
For charging when shore power is not limited, Gyro Gearloose smart chargers have a shot as being an intelligent alternative. But not when time is a prime parameter to meet. Couple a spring wound timer calculated to a discovery of optimum recharge time window plus an ammeter and that is the OPTIMUM way to recharge a battery.
But 14.8 volts must be reached the instant the charger comes online. With a large battery bank this can entail hundreds of amperes.
The power source must have enough wattage to meet the energy needs to render constant 14.8 volts.
Yes, temperature correction enters the equation. 14.8 volts is not appropriate when camping at Point Barrow on Valentine's Day, nor Death Valley Junction on the 4th of July.
