Equalizing Formula (We'll Use A Pair Of Golf Car Batteries)

Salvo's equalization differs from Mex's. 16V is too high in hot weather. You could destroy the batteries waiting for the voltage to get to 16V. At 80F, my golf cart batteries never get to 16V. During equalization, voltage does not rise continuously. Battery voltage will peak and then drop.

My procedure is to record battery voltage every 10 to 15 min. Once voltage peaks and is on decline, continue equalization for 2 hours.

Sal

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:

Amperage will drop and voltage will rise as the equalization process continues

When a series pair of batteries reaches 16.0 volts stop the charging. Go to the next battery or batteries and let the first ones cool off.

If you are doing a single 6 volt battery apply 11 amps until 8 volts is reached

Redo the hydrometer check.