How Much Solar ? First Hand Report
Just got set up here in Quartzsite, two 100 watt solar panels on my receiver hitch mounted polar mount, moving it 3 times during the day. Panes were partly shaded by an old power pole till 9 am, then...
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smkettner wrote:That would be reduced stratification issues with lower charge rates. No issues with sulfation at high charge rates. But with most peoples converters (55A or less) and battery types (12V's and GC's), there's no issue at all.
I don't think it adds as much time as most people think because the charge is more complete with reduced sulfation issues.
smkettner wrote:No it doesn't. I only charge my bank with a 40 and 55 amp charger. That's 5% and 7% charge rates. Akin to most peoples solar setups. That does not reduce sulfation at all. I still have to do the higher volt finish charging that BFL does (but not as long as he has to though). All the really low charge rates do is induce some stratification (not enough in most cases to matter...does matter on mine though) and save some plate material.
I am thinking if half the amps were used the sulfation issue would be significantly reduced.
The only times I have NOT had to do the high volt finish charge is when I keep SOC above 80%.
