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mockturtle
Explorer II
Feb 16, 2020

Solar energy when battery disconnect is applied

My ignorance of solar energy and controllers is colossal. I'm planning to leave my RV for a few weeks with the house batteries disconnected to avoid dead batteries when I return. What will happen to...
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time2roll
Nomad
Feb 17, 2020
mockturtle wrote:
Can you check on the battery once a week or more? Do you have a method to recharge if found dead?
Nope. I'll be overseas.
If it makes you sleep better, disconnect the solar panels from the controller then remove a battery cable to isolate the fully charged battery while you travel.

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