Charging rate elec question
Thinking about upgrading elec system because I keep having little problems with connections and cables etc. If I upgrade I'm going to put in a "smart charger". Talking with a guy at battery shop and ...
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Some want to get back to RVing/camping ASAP at the expense of battery life. Batteries are expendables. Watching sunsets trumps any time spent on battery maintenance in comparison. Charging should be automatic and not intrusive.
Others choose battery life over RVing/camping. Batteries will last longer if they are removed from the system and charged at the lowest allowable current. So what if this detracts from RVing/camping? Some say charge at the 20HR rate which means a 100AH will be charged at 5A until ~115% of the used amps are restored. How long will that take, who cares? Fun is making batteries last a long time.
Each one believes the other is looney-tunes. :)
HTH;
John
Others choose battery life over RVing/camping. Batteries will last longer if they are removed from the system and charged at the lowest allowable current. So what if this detracts from RVing/camping? Some say charge at the 20HR rate which means a 100AH will be charged at 5A until ~115% of the used amps are restored. How long will that take, who cares? Fun is making batteries last a long time.
Each one believes the other is looney-tunes. :)
HTH;
John
