Mixing Batteries on Float-- Mex Test Update 2
UPDATE 1 on 23 Dec post UPDATE 2 on 25 Dec post ---------- Mex is driving me crazy! He said do not mix my used 12s (Scrubber batteries, he calls them--humph! They are respectable golf car batte...
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You can certainly use simple amp hours to establish a basic maintenance recharge curve.
Using only square wave resistance testing is sort of like determining the top speed of a car by how splattered bugs get hitting the windshield. True testing of an accumulator has to involve actual performance capacity as compared to lifespan.
A 100 ampere battery than exhibits 60% of usable amp hour capacity after 300 cycles is a hell of a lot better battery than a competitor than has 55% after 180 cycles.
Take note of the comments about antimonial poisoning being caused by constant float maintenance. The esteemed writer however neglected o take into consideration that float voltage values can be adjusted. Absolute minimum voltage needed to maintain OEM electrolyte density is best, followed by periodic top charging.
Using only square wave resistance testing is sort of like determining the top speed of a car by how splattered bugs get hitting the windshield. True testing of an accumulator has to involve actual performance capacity as compared to lifespan.
A 100 ampere battery than exhibits 60% of usable amp hour capacity after 300 cycles is a hell of a lot better battery than a competitor than has 55% after 180 cycles.
Take note of the comments about antimonial poisoning being caused by constant float maintenance. The esteemed writer however neglected o take into consideration that float voltage values can be adjusted. Absolute minimum voltage needed to maintain OEM electrolyte density is best, followed by periodic top charging.
