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Re: Design parameters for lithium ion batteries
1) Lead acid batteries are forgiving, and generally "die" gracefully 2) Li batteries are unforgiving. 1 overcharge or 1 deep discharge, and they are toast. Might get a few more cycles out o…1 · -
Re: Disconnecting a String on Large Solar Bank
Start your generator in the morning and charge the batteries at full tilt, and when solar kicks in, you may complete an absorb cycle. Batteries have to be fully charged before an EQ can be effective,…2 · -
Re: Thoughts on adding a dishwasher to my system?
We have a Bosch, close to 10 years old, Almost all dishwashers nowadays, have a no heat dry cycle available via a switch on the front panel2 · -
Re: desulphate versus equalising
Generally, Desulphators don't hurt. Some will confuse a charge controller with their voltage pulses, so that is a bit of a gamble1 · -
Re: Controller recommendation
PWM controllers : Amps in = Amps out 18A in, 18A out MPPT controllers : Watts in = Watts out Watts are Volts x Amps 12v x 2A = 24Watts1 ·
