high rate charging on generator
Hi all, The batteries: 556 amp-hours of surplus acid AGM batteries 12 volt jars 105 lbs each. They are wired as two banks with balanced wiring. The depth of discharge: 12.1 volts under 425...
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Don you are doing an involuntary load test. Monitor voltage and temperature. An IR scan of a couple of random terminals. Do not continue if temperature of the terminal ascends to 45 c. with a (guesstimate) ambient temp of 10c.
Again, lead acid batteries provide plenty of hints if they are suffering under the lash and are on the verge of rebellion. The first is common sense discharge amperage limit. if you are REALLY curious, perform a standardized BCI CCA test with a variable carbon pile load tester. Single battery. If any time during the actual discharge cycle (not the test) voltage slumps to 11.0 volts, cease the discharging. Peukert factors in (or not) at all levels of discharge. Your posted values are not outrageous.
Again this is working with a lead acid battery not fulminate of mercury.
Again, lead acid batteries provide plenty of hints if they are suffering under the lash and are on the verge of rebellion. The first is common sense discharge amperage limit. if you are REALLY curious, perform a standardized BCI CCA test with a variable carbon pile load tester. Single battery. If any time during the actual discharge cycle (not the test) voltage slumps to 11.0 volts, cease the discharging. Peukert factors in (or not) at all levels of discharge. Your posted values are not outrageous.
Again this is working with a lead acid battery not fulminate of mercury.
