battery choice
Hi, I am in analysis paralysis. I will be purchasing AGM jars. Here are my two choices: AGM L-16 Surrette 400 amp-hour six volt with 0.145 plates cost $520 plus tax and shipping Four are n...
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westend wrote:Note the charge specs limit the charge rate to 80A. You will need to dial your Magnum back and not use the full 125A when charging a pair. 80/400 = 20%
I thought that the "80A or smaller" in the table of the linked chart specifies the voltages to be attained, not the current acceptance. That is how I read it.
I don't see how you make the transition from Amps to Volts. I read 80A as the Amp limit at any point during the charge. Volts are managed by temperature so as to avoid gassing. Usually there is a formula/table for adjusting Volts up or down according to battery temperature.
In this case, I believe the 'Missing Amp Hours' rule does not apply. In contrast, I would be happy to use a 100A charger on my 100AH 800CCA AGM because I use temp comp chargers.
HTH;
John
