ON a NEW WFCO 8955, at what voltage should
the Bulk Rate charge kick in?
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How large is your battery bank?
Unless you are over 220 amps it will be harder to hit bulk mode until batteries are depleted somewhat. For two 6 volt batteries or less the 45 amp charger would be the correct model. My 12 year old WFCO has always hit bulk mode at about 85%soc. The first pair of T 105's lasted over 10 years.
It should be noted that the charger can output 45 amps (or more dependent on model) at 13.7 volt charging. Using a clamp -on meter would confirm this. Not seeing 14.4 volts does not always mean "bulk " charging is needed for a longer time. Don 't panic from some posts here unless you have actually seen problems with your current batteries.
Unless you are over 220 amps it will be harder to hit bulk mode until batteries are depleted somewhat. For two 6 volt batteries or less the 45 amp charger would be the correct model. My 12 year old WFCO has always hit bulk mode at about 85%soc. The first pair of T 105's lasted over 10 years.
It should be noted that the charger can output 45 amps (or more dependent on model) at 13.7 volt charging. Using a clamp -on meter would confirm this. Not seeing 14.4 volts does not always mean "bulk " charging is needed for a longer time. Don 't panic from some posts here unless you have actually seen problems with your current batteries.
