charger selection

DesertGate
DesertGate Registered Users Posts: 1
Hi, I have a remote site that I run wifi gear on.  it is AC powered, however has frequent outages. I purchased 3000 Watt 24 Volt Rack Mount Inverter TO 120 Volt AC - 2U and setup 8 12V 155Ah batteries in series and parallel to use as backup when AC fails.  I am needed a recommendation  for a product that will automatically charge the batteries as needed when the ac gets restored. 

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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I use a Genius brand smart charger to keep my generator starter battery full.  Pick a model with enough output to charge your entire bank in a day or so.
      But how much wi-fi gear do you have, that needs a 3kw inverter to power it ?   Oversize  an inverter too much, and it's self-consumption can exceed the load requirements.
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    || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

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