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Jan 09, 2019Explorer
Here's the kind of stuff I'm reading that says multiple smart chargers are a bad idea...
"While smart chargers deliver clear charging benefits, multi-charger applications
can present challenges to chargers with built-in smart charge control technology.
In this case, the charge controller manages the individual charger when the purpose of the series or parallel configuration is for the chargers to work together
for total increased output voltage or increased amps. Chargers with built-in controllers can interfere with each other in their various charge stages of bulk, absorption, float, and equalization and the batteries may not reach full charge. In
operations where auxiliary battery power is mission critical, chargers with built-in
controllers can contribute to decreased battery performance and battery life."
https://www.iotaengineering.com/pplib/Series_and_Parallel_Charging.pdf
"While smart chargers deliver clear charging benefits, multi-charger applications
can present challenges to chargers with built-in smart charge control technology.
In this case, the charge controller manages the individual charger when the purpose of the series or parallel configuration is for the chargers to work together
for total increased output voltage or increased amps. Chargers with built-in controllers can interfere with each other in their various charge stages of bulk, absorption, float, and equalization and the batteries may not reach full charge. In
operations where auxiliary battery power is mission critical, chargers with built-in
controllers can contribute to decreased battery performance and battery life."
https://www.iotaengineering.com/pplib/Series_and_Parallel_Charging.pdf
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