Floating vs Storage Voltage Question
Moved this from another thread to open the topic generally. Question was if PD converters with the 13.2 storage voltage were compatible with floating voltage specs at 13.5 and above. ---------------...
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BFL13 wrote:
There is no data on what you lose in number of cycles /lifetime by floating when you really shouldn't between trips according to the guidelines.
Actually there is inferential data.
In my travels on the wobbly wide web, I found out SiO2 used in "float" situations have a life span of 18 years. If they are cycled to 50% the life span drops to 7.67 years.
In my case, the SiO2 may exhibit a lifetime guarantee, as I'm no longer full time--and the solar system will keep them in float between trips. In fact, I plan to not worry about cycling below 20%.
