Lithium Confusion
I currently store my coach in my garage plugged into 30 amp service. My new coach came with lead acid batteries. The coach has a progressive dynamics PD 4060 charger in a mighty mini power center. ...
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BFL13,
No, they mean for best lifespan, lead acid should not be charged faster than c/5.
Of course the charging rate for lead acid is a "moveable feast". If you want the least amount of shaling on the plates--keep the charge rate at 20 amps per 100 amp-hours of capacity.
Then at 85% state of charge, for lead acid, the "acceptance" rate is only 12.5 amps. As I'm sure you are aware, that drops more and more as the jar get closer to 100% SOC.
If my batteries are hungry I see 20 amps per 100 amp-hours (111 amps to the bank).
No, they mean for best lifespan, lead acid should not be charged faster than c/5.
Of course the charging rate for lead acid is a "moveable feast". If you want the least amount of shaling on the plates--keep the charge rate at 20 amps per 100 amp-hours of capacity.
Then at 85% state of charge, for lead acid, the "acceptance" rate is only 12.5 amps. As I'm sure you are aware, that drops more and more as the jar get closer to 100% SOC.
If my batteries are hungry I see 20 amps per 100 amp-hours (111 amps to the bank).
