Why didn't batteries last longer
The batteries in my TT seem to have lost most of their capacity after three years. Now three years isn't terrible performance, and I was looking for an excuse to switch to 6 volt anyway, but I'm curio...
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BFL13 wrote:X2
You have the 1093 so let's see if it can still do any good. Charge the batts to where it says FUL and then immediately switch to the 4amp setting and poke the hole to do an Equalize. Let that run till it says FUL again. Now reset and run another Equalize till it says FUL again. What is the SG now? (never mind the Recondition mode--it is dubious, iffy, etc)
Yes you have not been charging them to 100% often enough. You have to run an Equalize (or two in a row even) with the 1093 as soon as possible after every session off grid.
After that between trips leave the batts on the converter for their Float. Do not disconnect and let them sit for long periods. Water under the bridge now, let's see if anything can be saved as above.
When you do get your 6s, follow this routine--your 1093 can do it perfectly. I use the Equalize on mine after every recharge to FUL (which isn't full it is about 97% in fact) to get them from 97 to 100.
http://pdf.wholesalesolar.com/battery-folder/charging_instruction_2011_2.pdf
