set equalize time

How can you set the length of time you want to equalize your batterys on a xantrax hibrid 4024 inverter.

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  • ComputerGrampa
    ComputerGrampa Registered Users Posts: 5
    Re: set equalize time

    On my SW4024SC,
    it is done in the Battery Charging Menu (10).

    It's the 4th and 5th setting down.

    I use the default settings on my L16's
    in a 24vdc system
    (28.8 vdc)
    (02.00 hr)
  • topper
    topper Solar Expert Posts: 113 ✭✭
    Re: set equalize time

    To my knowledge the XW 4024 equalization is an auto 30 minutes.
    If you wish to EQ longer you will have to enable EQ again.
    I think the reasoning is to be able to take SOC readings without damaging your battery bank.
  • trkarl
    trkarl Solar Expert Posts: 33
    Re: set equalize time
    On my SW4024SC,
    it is done in the Battery Charging Menu (10).

    It's the 4th and 5th setting down.

    I use the default settings on my L16's
    in a 24vdc system
    (28.8 vdc)
    (02.00 hr)

    What brand of batteries are your L-16's? Is that what the manufacturer recommends?

    28.8v seems to quite low for a 24v system equalize setting.
    Usually it would be between 30 - 31v
    28.8 is more like the typical absorb setting.

    I'm just curious.
  • Cariboocoot
    Cariboocoot Banned Posts: 17,615 ✭✭✭
    Re: set equalize time

    Whoa!

    Do not automatically equalize batteries, okay?
    Check the Specific Gravity about once a month and only equalize if you find readings are different by more than 0.010.
    You should EQ manually, for one hour, then re-check. If there's still a difference, do it again. If there's no further improvement, stop. "Over equalizing" is a sure-fire way to kill batteries. The extra Voltage creates heat which can damage the plates.

    And of course the Battery FAQ link: http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm
  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    Re: set equalize time

    Marc/Cariboocoot noticed that this was in the wrong forum... Moved to Off-Grid Forum (was in FAQ's).

    Thank you Marc!

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • bobdog
    bobdog Solar Expert Posts: 192 ✭✭
    Re: set equalize time

    Unfortunately, one thing I can't do with my Morningstar Prostar is change the auto equalize function. It is set to equalize every 25 days which in my opinion is way to often.