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Re: Battery use and lifespan
There are a couple of issues with shallow cycling. One is there are a finite number of discharge/recharge cycles (mainly grid corrosion), so in theory a bank will last longer cycled every second day …1 · -
Re: What could cause Gel Batteries to whine?
It may be worth checking individual battery voltages at the battery posts. I assume the 14.1v reading was the controller? With 3 in parallel, there could be a balance issue developing?2 · -
Re: Faulty Steca PR1515?
I just switch a simple generator lockout panel so that only lights etc. are powered off the 12v system at night. The panel looks like: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.60-amp-generator-panel-with-1…1 · -
Re: Maine Island Cabin Solar Needs
I suspect both the Sundanzer and Unique use the same Danfoss DC compressor. The watt-hrs aren't directly comparable though, as the Sundanzer is fridge or freezer (fridge only consumption listed), the…1 · -
Re: Maine Island Cabin Solar Needs
FWIW, I went the first 3-4 yrs at the cabin using just a couple of golf cart batteries and generators while I figured out the solar, and built a 3 storey 12x68' structure to mount panels, among other…1 ·
