Electrical: DC AC Conversions - Efficiency
I am an Electricity Novice: Assumptions: Boon-docker - does not use shore power, uses Solar Panels and Batteries, or generator. Refrigerator does not have propane option...electric only, AC or DC. ...
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The following excerpt may assist in designing a recharge protocol...
Gel and AGM batteries do not need watering, are safer (no acid spilling out), can be placed in a variety of positions, have a slower self-discharge characteristic, and are more efficient in charging and discharging than flooded batteries (see table below). Gel batteries are more suitable for deep cycling applications whereas AGM batteries are more for light cycling and engine-starting applications.
Flooded
Gel
AGM
Charge/Discharge Efficiency
89%
98%
99%
Self discharge rate (per month)
13%
1-3%
1-3%
Finish Voltage
15.3-16.0V
14.1-14.4V
14.1-14.7V
Float charge:
13.2-13.7V
13.4-13.8
13.4-13.8V
I love ho they close their eyes and chant "You can't see me" with regard to the AGM for cyclability. "Only one type of AGM exists (thin plate)" They don't want to "see" telecomm batteries and Concorde Lifeline, is John Banner, stuff --- "I see nothing Colonel Hogan"
Gel and AGM batteries do not need watering, are safer (no acid spilling out), can be placed in a variety of positions, have a slower self-discharge characteristic, and are more efficient in charging and discharging than flooded batteries (see table below). Gel batteries are more suitable for deep cycling applications whereas AGM batteries are more for light cycling and engine-starting applications.
Flooded
Gel
AGM
Charge/Discharge Efficiency
89%
98%
99%
Self discharge rate (per month)
13%
1-3%
1-3%
Finish Voltage
15.3-16.0V
14.1-14.4V
14.1-14.7V
Float charge:
13.2-13.7V
13.4-13.8
13.4-13.8V
I love ho they close their eyes and chant "You can't see me" with regard to the AGM for cyclability. "Only one type of AGM exists (thin plate)" They don't want to "see" telecomm batteries and Concorde Lifeline, is John Banner, stuff --- "I see nothing Colonel Hogan"
