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mgfiest
Explorer
Jun 06, 2015

Solar Panel with Deep Cycle Battery for winter storage

I have 1 12 volt deep cycle battery hooked up to a 30watt 15amp solar panel it has a shut off mechanism when it reaches the full charge state. I used this to keep the battery charged when not in use. ...
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Dakota98
Explorer
Jun 06, 2015
mgfiest wrote:
I check the voltage at least 1 a month and it ranges from 12-13 volts, so it appears to be keeping it charged. I go and check the voltage on the battery and it still states 12 - volts.

Is there somehting missing in my charging?


Yes, & I suspect the battery is shot. Check the water levels, check SG, & attempt charging it with a portable smart charger. Or you can take is somewhere & have it tested.

Take the above advice concerning Solar charging.


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