question for the solar gurus
Trailer is stored and not being used at present. The solar system is active and keeping the batteries charged up. Every morning it goes into 14.4 volts absorb and later 13.7 float. The batteri...
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How long does the controller hold 14.4 before dropping to float?
What are the charging specs?
Have you turned off any automatic equalization?
I assume no temperature compensation?
Yes could be a bit on the high side for TX summer. Probably fine in winter. AGM actually has a very slow self discharge. You could fully disconnect the batteries after a week and just let them sit 4 to 6 months. Always disconnect the solar panels from the controller first if disconnecting the controller from the battery.
Possibly you could upgrade the controller to have fully adjustable settings. Not sure this would be worth it.
What are the charging specs?
Have you turned off any automatic equalization?
I assume no temperature compensation?
Yes could be a bit on the high side for TX summer. Probably fine in winter. AGM actually has a very slow self discharge. You could fully disconnect the batteries after a week and just let them sit 4 to 6 months. Always disconnect the solar panels from the controller first if disconnecting the controller from the battery.
Possibly you could upgrade the controller to have fully adjustable settings. Not sure this would be worth it.
