high rate charging on generator
Hi all, The batteries: 556 amp-hours of surplus acid AGM batteries 12 volt jars 105 lbs each. They are wired as two banks with balanced wiring. The depth of discharge: 12.1 volts under 425...
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Hi Imurphy,
Thanks for your answer but I guess I did not ask the right question.
I wanted to know what was the upper limit for demand on the bank of four (total 556 amp-hours). Am I damaging it by asking it to provide 208 amps for say six minutes?
Thanks for your answer but I guess I did not ask the right question.
I wanted to know what was the upper limit for demand on the bank of four (total 556 amp-hours). Am I damaging it by asking it to provide 208 amps for say six minutes?
Imurphy wrote:
Discharge. Everything in telcom is designed around a min 8 hour cycle life(load supporting). BUT, it is all to common for equipment growth to over run plant growth. Many systems have gone from 8hr min battery plants to battery plants to provide "carry through service". Basically last just long enough for the generators to come online.
