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Ok, I went off.the deep end? Bought 3 used 37watt uni-solar panels and a blue sky 2000e controller for the hefty price of $400, They were being listed as 75w panels, they are not The tested open...
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I'm not a fan of the bluesky controllers. The charging modes leave a bit to be desired.
The charger does need to have a point where it desulphates the batteries. Too low of a voltage will shorten the life just as much as too long at boil point. Those voltages are usually specified by the battery vendor.
One reason Trojan batteries are so popular is they provide all the details needed to tune your charger. Trojan Users Guide.
Following their charge and equalization guidlines will greatly increase the life of your batteries.
The charger does need to have a point where it desulphates the batteries. Too low of a voltage will shorten the life just as much as too long at boil point. Those voltages are usually specified by the battery vendor.
One reason Trojan batteries are so popular is they provide all the details needed to tune your charger. Trojan Users Guide.
Following their charge and equalization guidlines will greatly increase the life of your batteries.
