โDec-26-2015 08:04 AM
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โApr-25-2016 02:52 PM
Harvey51 wrote:
I look forward to 20 years from now when charging will be controlled by a computer with inputs from a hygrometer built in to each battery, a clock, camera watching the clouds, weather report and perhaps brain implants in those who are thinking of using energy. When short of electric energy we will turn the darn thing off.
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โDec-26-2015 08:34 PM
โDec-26-2015 05:26 PM
smkettner wrote:
BFL.... how do you determine 'full' when battery is under some random load?
Must be unattended for proper use of RV. (IMHO)
Probably need a battery monitor connected to the controller.
This is the reason I frequently bring up what a benefit it is to have a controller with a variable absorption time. Still if the mark is missed it is better to remain in float vs off.
โDec-26-2015 04:55 PM
โDec-26-2015 04:42 PM
โDec-26-2015 03:48 PM
โDec-26-2015 03:47 PM
Snowman9000 wrote:
As BFL is mentioning, is float mode stealing valuable electrons, preventing you from getting as fully charged as possible from solar?
โDec-26-2015 03:44 PM
โDec-26-2015 03:38 PM
BFL13 wrote:
IE it is more important to get to full than drop to float at 90% and never reach full that day.
It is all situational. Each "user" needs to keep an eye on what his situation is at the time and place and adapt. Having a Float option on the controller lets you adapt to more situations.
โDec-26-2015 03:34 PM
โDec-26-2015 03:33 PM
BFL13 wrote:smkettner wrote:
IMO float is good in all conditions. Most alternators drop voltage with time based on heat or are controlled by the main ECM.
Does "all conditions" include when you will be doing an "incomplete recharge" by dropping to float, when you could have reached "full" before dark if you had stayed at Vabs?