Charging antimony-free VRLA batteries without float
Here is a proposed much lower float current method to charge non-antimony batteries. Supposedly better than traditional float. Low current float for AGM
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It goes beyond mere adherence to a given constant voltage.
The PERCENTAGE of kWh consumed in float mode over a given period of time is the key fundamental that must be implemented. If a pure Pb or calcium calcium cell has been calculated to lose 1.06% A/H capacity 30 days and you discover 2.95% being delivered...it's time to find out why. This absolutely can not be done by voltage control only.
The key word is FLOAT. Maintenance.
The PERCENTAGE of kWh consumed in float mode over a given period of time is the key fundamental that must be implemented. If a pure Pb or calcium calcium cell has been calculated to lose 1.06% A/H capacity 30 days and you discover 2.95% being delivered...it's time to find out why. This absolutely can not be done by voltage control only.
The key word is FLOAT. Maintenance.
