IOTA graph vs PD graph
OK, I came across two graphs posted here. Both happened to be in Salvo posts but I think one originated with Bigfootford. ANYWAY... I'm sure each graph has been discussed and dissected on its own...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I'd like to see a race 1.200 to 1.280 similar batteries, in minutes elapsed.
Of course, this would mean, I'm a meanie
This is a real life simulation of generator charging elapsed time which is not hypothetical.
What model batteries? And what charge controllers and what Voltages? I think you'd be pretty pleasantly surprised how well that Mega Watt 30 amp set with 8 gauge wire and 15.0V and a 2 foot run to the battery does, time wise. I'd be guessing 5 or 6 hours on a pair of GC-2's. You have to wait a couple of days on the SG to catch up, 3 days worth? It's getting the SG over about 1.265 to 1.280 that eats up most of the time, in my observation.
It's just slow going there, you should be running a c/20 rate at the top charge portion, 10 to 11 amps charge rate fixed at 15.0V fixed. Huge waste of fuel spinning a generator for those last 15 points.
IMHO, that's what it takes at the end to get that 1.280, if the plates are not sulfated at all.
