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BFL13
Oct 26, 2016Explorer II
On that, a question about "Floating" while "UPSing"
Recently I set up an UPS for the Internet modem in the stick house. This UPS is an extra RV battery, an inverter, and a trickle charger.
So if there is a power failure the modem stays on like nothing happened (unless the service provider also has a power failure and no UPS--it is a phone company, so not likely)
The trickle charger can handle the amps draw ok, but it keeps the voltage higher than it does with no load on the battery. 13.8 vs 13.4
So, since this 13.8 voltage is higher than the proper voltage for floating the battery at the temperature in the house, is this a concern?
If so, Mex might note that. If it is a concern I have another charger I can use instead, which will maintain a lower voltage.
Thanks
Recently I set up an UPS for the Internet modem in the stick house. This UPS is an extra RV battery, an inverter, and a trickle charger.
So if there is a power failure the modem stays on like nothing happened (unless the service provider also has a power failure and no UPS--it is a phone company, so not likely)
The trickle charger can handle the amps draw ok, but it keeps the voltage higher than it does with no load on the battery. 13.8 vs 13.4
So, since this 13.8 voltage is higher than the proper voltage for floating the battery at the temperature in the house, is this a concern?
If so, Mex might note that. If it is a concern I have another charger I can use instead, which will maintain a lower voltage.
Thanks
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