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Diesel_Camper
Explorer
Feb 01, 2016

Solar charge controller coupled to power converter question

I've noticed through several days of testing that my converter drops out of bulk charge mode loooong before the batteries are where they should be, and in float mode it would take a couple weeks (if e...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Feb 04, 2016
RJsfishin wrote:
Why would one suppose most all converter chargers charge at 14.4-6, and not at 14.8-15+ ?? Because except for cold weather it would create a dangerous situation of boiling water out,.....defined as "frying batteries"
Good point and my posted numbers are for 80F. I've seen float variation of 13.1-13.9V based on temperature and I haven't been in real code temps. The Interstate website also gives the variation for temperature.

OP Give it up and get a good charger otherwise you'll be buying more batteries.

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