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N-Trouble
Explorer
Oct 27, 2014

Bulk, float, equalization levels for Costco 6V batteries

I just picked up a new trailer over the weekend that has a built in 160W solar setup from ZAMP solar. I will be using two 6V Costco batteries in series on this trailer. The solar controller has DIP s...
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jrnymn7
Explorer
Oct 29, 2014
N-Trouble wrote:
jrnymn7 wrote:
Either of the 3 settings will accommodate the ~ 8 amps you're gonna get out of that 160 watts of solar.

A 50 -90% at a full 8a charge will take about 11 hours.


Curious how are you coming up with ~8A on this system?


http://www.zampsolar.com/Welcome.htm?m=1

I was using a rough estimate, a little under its max output. I think it's pretty common to get 5-6a per 100w?

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