Loaded V vs OCV for DOD Lifeline AGMs ?
Anyone explain this please? They have 50% at 12.15v loaded at the 20hr rate, but say it is 12.18v OCV. Shouldn't the loaded voltage be farther down from the OCV than that? (Appendix in link) h...
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Homeless by Choice wrote:
I mean no disrespect to all of you who are trying to charge batteries properly but this is all beyond my knowledge and skill levels. I have been wrestling with the battery charging issue since 2005 when I got my first 5th wheel trailer and I still don’t know how to properly charge my batteries. I just wish that a reasonably knowledgeable person would say a “good enough” battery maintenance procedure for those with limited skills is:
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I mainly boondock with 250 watts of solar and two 105 amp hour AGM batteries. I get about seven years of service out of my batteries. I use AGM because it means no checking or adding water and the terminals are always corrosion free. My batteries are around 80% full charge each morning and they are generally 98-99% full charge each afternoon. Beyond that I can’t tell you anymore. I don’t ever recall them below 70% full charge.
Again, I am not criticizing anyone for their comments or advice but it is not understandable and therefore not usable for me.
Thank you,
LeRoy
Hi LeRoy;
I believe this question deserves a new topic. What you have done is cross-post this into two different topics. That is against forum rules.
If you will start a new topic I will be happy to engage in a conversation.
HTH;
John
