Very Low OCV on Full Batts???
I've been seeing lower than usual resting ocv this winter, compared to last. Figured it was either wear and tear, too high a charging voltage, or a parasitic draw. So I tried throwing a lower vol...
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mena661 wrote:jrnymn7 wrote:The resting voltage on my batts (12.82) has not changed but the coldest I've ever checked them was 47F/8C (this was battery temp not ambient). I top charge once a month.
I'm wondering if it's something that occurs in all temperatures, or just in very cold temps?
EDIT: Let me correct the top charge. That should say, I perform a de-stratification charge once a month (tall batteries require this...you guys don't have to do that).
Mena, this is one of the things I'm trying to determine... what is best for my batts during winter storage? 1)Floating, 2) no floating, with the occasional de-stratification charge, or 3) no charging at all?
It appears the occasional de-stratification charge, at too low a voltage, can do more harm than good. But, can allowing stratification to occur over the winter months, be detrimental to my bank?
