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coolmom42
Explorer II
Oct 22, 2014

charging battery from generator---how long does it take?

In 2-3 years, I'm planning to convert a van to a minimalist RV, and estimate that I'll need about 100 amp-hours of power every couple of days, absolute max. (LED lighting, fan, water pump, charging e...
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coolmom42
Explorer II
Oct 22, 2014
pianotuna wrote:
Hi Coolmom,

The recharging of lead acid batteries is not linear. As the the battery reaches 90% charging rate drops off dramatically.

Boost is 14.4 volts, normal is 13.6 and storage is 13.2.



I would recommend looking at solar panels when the time comes to design the rv.


OK this makes sense. Now I remember seeing this curve but didn't really comprehend it until now.

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