MEGAWATT 60-AMP INTRODUCTION

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I got remote water filling and found the plastic was brittle. It was nearly as costly as purchasing a new battery, too. That is why, next time around, I'll go AGM (unless LI becomes affordable and usable at low temperatures).

How have you wired the "extra" bank?

Stirring the batteries is a good idea. Most of us drive down the road. Stirring in storage can be accomplished with 60 watts of solar per 100 amp-hours of battery bank when using a good charge controller.

Pianotuna,

I don't really want to go with the watering system but I really need it on the remote pair of 6V GC's. They are mounted between the frame rails of the MH in an enclosed but vented battery box. Plenty of room under there when the slide rooms are out but not fun to access. They are connected to the main bank with 2/0 welding cable, about 10 feet in length.

I usually do not let my MH set more than six weeks, even in the winter. So long term battery float should not be more than six weeks.

Thanks,

Greg