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outwestbound
Explorer
Sep 03, 2017

question on interpreting MPPT controller display

Hi. This is intended to be general. If an answer can't be made without knowing the exact unit, then please let me know. My question may be poorly phrased. Does the amount of amps shown on the cont...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 06, 2017
Hi red31,

Slight over charge is fine with a flooded jar, because if it gasses you can top up the electrolyte with distilled water.

You can not "top up" an AGM so I'd always attempt to keep the voltage slightly below the gassing numbers. I.E. do not overcharge an AGM unless you intend to equalize it.

red31 wrote:
is that @ 14.0v or 14.7v? , '14.7'

I'd rather dance on the side of slight overcharge than constant undercharge.

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