Different Advice on Mixing Batteries in Parallel?
Appendix B , 12 and 13 answers may surprise some folks. Fist-fights could erupt! http://lifelinebatteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/6-0101-Rev-E-Lifeline-Technical-Manual.pdf
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dougrainer wrote:BFL13 wrote:
Appendix B , 12 and 13 answers may surprise some folks. Fist-fights could erupt!
http://lifelinebatteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/6-0101-Rev-E-Lifeline-Technical-Manual.pdf
12 AND 13 involve STRINGS and not individual batteries. This also is about using Lifeline batteries and not regular AGM or Lead batteries. Lifelines are the Rolls Royce of Batteries and as long as you take care of them will last for at least 5 years. 5 years is what their warranty term is. Funny thing is, IF you have a Lifeline and it fails, they rarely warranty them in that 5 years. Because they feel the ONLY way one of their batteries can fail is by misuse. Doug
Yes, a "string" means they are in series (so #11 applies) but then 12 and 13 are about paralleling strings, which is no different from paralleling individual batteries IMO.
Time2roll has always said it is ok as long as the batts are all in the same condition. Idea is the float voltage will "float all boats".
But 13 says it is ok to parallel an older battery (or string) with a new one. I assume that is with a float voltage on the bank. The usual advice is that is a no-no. (eddy currents or whatever)
