Deep Cycle Battery Charging From Alternator
Hello, May I ask for advice regarding charging deep cycle batteries from the alternator? I have read older threads, and understand opinions vary. The previous two 100Ah deep cycle AGM coach bat...
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BFL13 wrote:
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The PD 14.4 or 14.8 fixed voltage will nearly always be wrong, and never right for the recommended "conditioning" charge of 15.5 as adjusted (could be 16v eg) when the battery is used for deep cycling.
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Most converter/chargers, like PD and IOTA, that are so popular as replacements for the WFCO do not charge AGMs correctly. The WFCO is the worst because it NEVER reaches proper ABS Voltages.
Why is an adjustable, temperature compensating charger important?
HTH;
John
