Pulled the trigger on my 12V system
About 6 weeks ago, I noticed (with my inexpensive 12V meter mounted in the face of the kitchen counter) that my converter wasn't charging above 12.5V when plugged in to shore power (it had always been...
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@rjxj - the PD converter does a 15 minute equalization cycle at 14.4V every 21 hours.
This is damned near useless for many applications. 14.4 volts is NORMAL AUTOMOTIVE ALTERNATOR CHARGE RATE 24/7.
"Chips" need to discern proportionate current degradation during the charge cycle then revert to float ONLY after meeting the percentage limit.
Use the "miracle" does-all" gizmo for a month. Then let it do-it-thing. Full charge then float for a few minutes.
Then verify specific gravity readings in all cells. With a hydrometer.
This is especially important for batteries that get used heavily.
I am working on a design that incorporates a 12 volt weekly cycle timer and a 15 amp MEANWELL 15 volt charger for top charging. If folks respond interested I'll continue the project. It will have links and a how-to-do-it article.
Yes this can be done with a solar system, and a cycle timer as well.
I need to call Wes, an engineer at an unspecified major battery OEM. See if the ratio of overcharged warranteed batteries to sulfated warranteed batteries has changed. Something tells me the ratio has tilted dramatically toward the sulfation side.
This is damned near useless for many applications. 14.4 volts is NORMAL AUTOMOTIVE ALTERNATOR CHARGE RATE 24/7.
"Chips" need to discern proportionate current degradation during the charge cycle then revert to float ONLY after meeting the percentage limit.
Use the "miracle" does-all" gizmo for a month. Then let it do-it-thing. Full charge then float for a few minutes.
Then verify specific gravity readings in all cells. With a hydrometer.
This is especially important for batteries that get used heavily.
I am working on a design that incorporates a 12 volt weekly cycle timer and a 15 amp MEANWELL 15 volt charger for top charging. If folks respond interested I'll continue the project. It will have links and a how-to-do-it article.
Yes this can be done with a solar system, and a cycle timer as well.
I need to call Wes, an engineer at an unspecified major battery OEM. See if the ratio of overcharged warranteed batteries to sulfated warranteed batteries has changed. Something tells me the ratio has tilted dramatically toward the sulfation side.
