Deep Cycle batteries
This has probably been discussed somewhere but allow me to bring it up one more time. Since deep cycle batteries are designed to be repeatedly discharged as much as 80%, does that necessarily mean ...
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Hi spindrift,
Cycling less than 5% may not be a good idea. There is some limited evidence for this.
Cycling to 80% IS a *bad* idea. Life of the batteries will be much shorter.
Most folks aim at no lower than 50%.
The chart below is for batteries that are intended to be used for 20 years. (and they are the best of the best, and I can't afford them)
Cycling less than 5% may not be a good idea. There is some limited evidence for this.
Cycling to 80% IS a *bad* idea. Life of the batteries will be much shorter.
Most folks aim at no lower than 50%.
The chart below is for batteries that are intended to be used for 20 years. (and they are the best of the best, and I can't afford them)
spindrift wrote:
Since deep cycle batteries are designed to be repeatedly discharged as much as 80%, does that necessarily mean that if you don't it will decrease battery life?
