Lifeline GPL-27T AGM Battery Upgrade
Late last week I placed an order at bestconverter.com for two Lifeline GPL-27T AGM batteries to replace the two NAPA batteries the dealer installed in my 2016 Northern-Lite 8'11". The big brown truck...
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smkettner wrote:Very Good Advise.
No. Use the flooded setting. The sealed is for a GEL battery and maxes at 14.1 volts. This is below spec on the Lifeline and will chronically undercharge the battery. Go flooded at 14.5 volts.
EWC-30 Manual
Lifeline manual - charging p19
An adjustable controller with temperature compensation is best.
Possibly use the sealed setting if the temps are 95+.
Yes, it would be better to update your solar very soon.
While most talk about Solar often, what is important to remember is to compliment your AmpH capacity in the AGM batteries. Meaning you need to reach Float stage on a regular basis, in all seasons and weather conditions. That is where the Temp Compensation is important to have for your Charge Controller. 95w is not enough for maintaining these batteries consistently.
Also, you haven't shared your cables/set up for your connections other than the pictured stacked terminal. We see many that invest in some great equipment with their Charge Controllers, Batteries, Solar Panels and Monitors, but then skimp on the gauge of cables, matched cable lengths and quality of the cable and connectors. Much like having a very capable Cannon or Nikon Camera and attach a very cheap lens to it, then expect this to perform in a manner that is not possible.
Have fun and you will like those batteries.
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