First time to 50% SOC
DW and I pigged out on amp hours on our last trip to the beach a week ago. According to the Victron, we used 364 Ah in 3 days. Oddly, the Iota did not go right to 14.8V like it did when I first connec...
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RoyB wrote:
I'm down to two 85AH battery now after 6 six years of use and trailer is still buttoned up. Planning on setting up again in a couple of weeks here.
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Roy Ken
Those may not be 85AH any longer. A load test will be needed to estimate their current AH capacity, but who cares?
Yes, what really counts is whether you get a days work out of your batteries.
Are you sure you needed 4 x batteries at the getgo? Would you be better off on 2x that last 3yrs or 4x that last 6yrs?
The life cycle tables for Lifeline AGMs are based on 80% of capacity being end-of-life. If you buy enough batteries you may never reach 80% for rest of your life! :)
I cite my bank as 189AH, but in no way do I believe that is their capacity now. I get a days work in a day. I will be running load tests soon to estimate their capacity.
The youngest battery is in its forth year. I prefer to replace frequently over carrying a large bank. The three AGMs refuse to die so I can test my replacement theory. Maybe my 3x battery, 189AH bank is too big.
HTH;
John
