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2112
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2017

Battery Porfile

What's the ideal charge profile for This Battery?

Bulk at what current to what voltage?
Absorb at what voltage until?
Float at what voltage?

Of course WM isn't going to supply this info and I can't find the JC equivalent.

Thanks

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  • from a JCI doc 2004 - Marine DC batteries
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1csYoEciHDwUL2wxRO65H3Vj8gGdA8Paiw_Y-HcIvBBE/edit?usp=sharing
    click on 'marine batt charging' tab at bottom
    Should bulk recharge very shortly after discharge.
    14.4-14.8v Absorption Charge
    12.9-13.1V Float
    16.0-16.3V Equalization Charge
    sg 1.265 - 1.305 at end of equalization charge and throughout float. If battery is not floated specific gravity will slowly decrease after equalization charge due to self discharge.
    If no float, may need to equalize charge every few months when OCV drops to 12.4.

    does not mention temp correction but sure it is needed in extremes.

    I'd get solar to use to maintain with a controller that has similar or programable set pts.