telecom batteries and boondocking
Hi all, First night boondocking on the new batteries. I ran a computer for 5 hours (100 watts) via my large inverter, and a 7 amp 12 volt heating blanket for 7 hours. Battery voltage started ...
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Hi dt,
As requested in layman's terms.
The AGM batteries appear to play well with the alternator and they appear to accept a charge faster than ordinary deep cycle lead acid jars.
I have 556 amp-hours in twin banks wired in a balanced manner.
The later testing with the generator charging shows that there was not sufficient driving time to fully recharge the banks.
It suggests that I should replace the starter battery which is a six year old Walmart Marine jar, with one that is a similar chemistry to the 'house' agm's.
As requested in layman's terms.
The AGM batteries appear to play well with the alternator and they appear to accept a charge faster than ordinary deep cycle lead acid jars.
I have 556 amp-hours in twin banks wired in a balanced manner.
The later testing with the generator charging shows that there was not sufficient driving time to fully recharge the banks.
It suggests that I should replace the starter battery which is a six year old Walmart Marine jar, with one that is a similar chemistry to the 'house' agm's.
dtappy3353 wrote:
For us "novices", what did you just say in laymans terms?
Lot's of information on this subject which we all wish we could understand. This one kinda got me confused after a while.
Sorry if I misunderstood you.
dt
