Stupid battery and solar questions
I figure I am going to have a lot of them, so I better put all in one thread :B. My situation: - I mainly want solar for running residential freezer and fridge, maybe also for charging my shave ...
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Hi Naio,
Memory is never quite to be trusted. I have a log book that I use to track what I've done. (It keeps me from doing things twice! lol)
Flooded batteries need to be looked at for electrolyte levels between once per month and once per year depending on the charging method and age. The older they get the more care they demand. I managed 9 years on four Walmart Marine jars, and 6 years on three Walmart Marine jars. Laying down in the snow to chek them was not my idea of a "good time".
AGM it may be worth while to inspect from time to time. The bolt down posts are less likely to give problems--but it doesn't hurt to gently tighten them. I prefer to monitor them "electronically" by noting charging rate, and voltage.
Memory is never quite to be trusted. I have a log book that I use to track what I've done. (It keeps me from doing things twice! lol)
Flooded batteries need to be looked at for electrolyte levels between once per month and once per year depending on the charging method and age. The older they get the more care they demand. I managed 9 years on four Walmart Marine jars, and 6 years on three Walmart Marine jars. Laying down in the snow to chek them was not my idea of a "good time".
AGM it may be worth while to inspect from time to time. The bolt down posts are less likely to give problems--but it doesn't hurt to gently tighten them. I prefer to monitor them "electronically" by noting charging rate, and voltage.
