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wopachop
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Apr 04, 2020

Understanding length of time for absorption & finish charge

Im referencing the Trojan guide for charging flooded batteries. They are a mix of old 8v Trojans and newer 8v Generic Brand. I have the charger set for 2.45v per cell. (i didnt temp compensate, weathe...
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wopachop
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May 19, 2020
At 42 minutes the 5a charge left the voltage stable at only 9.77v and im looking for 10.8v.

Bumped it up to 10a charge and its now at 10.78v and still taking just about the full 10a and its 1 hour in.

Looks like the 5a charge is way too low. I think LY said he cranks the amperage up and equalizes real quick. Was with a neighbors 6v batteries i believe the example he gave.

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