Battery Equalization
OK first Happy Thanksgiving. Now I have a truck camper with two 6 volt batteries. I need to purchase a battery charger the puts out at least 15 volts for equalization. Does anyone know which charger...
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Run 11 amperes constant current. At 11 amperes, the voltage is going to be "something". 12.00 volts, 13.00, 14.50, 15.60 it will be "something". When that "something" reaches 16.00 volts, it time to shut off the charger. BUT BUT
The object is to restore full density to the electrolyte. So if the cells return to original density, that's the end of equalization no matter the voltage.
For someone on shore power, the formula is not as important as it is when running a generator to equalize. I want to get the damned process over with as fast as possible. The 5% of amp hour rating ampere rate is approved by BCI and all other flooded LA battery OEM's.
With six volt batteries, it is better to charge each battery separately, Still 11 amperes, but with a limit of 8.0 volts.
I prefer the more vigorous 5% rating because it gives the cells a chance to gas and really stir up the liquid.
The object is to restore full density to the electrolyte. So if the cells return to original density, that's the end of equalization no matter the voltage.
For someone on shore power, the formula is not as important as it is when running a generator to equalize. I want to get the damned process over with as fast as possible. The 5% of amp hour rating ampere rate is approved by BCI and all other flooded LA battery OEM's.
With six volt batteries, it is better to charge each battery separately, Still 11 amperes, but with a limit of 8.0 volts.
I prefer the more vigorous 5% rating because it gives the cells a chance to gas and really stir up the liquid.
