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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

01-02-2017, 15:58

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Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

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Posted By john61ct

Re: Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

Source?

> If one has to "put the bank to rest" to get reliable readings, it would be just as useful to just use a voltmeter.

We disagree on that, V is not SoC, especially over time.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-01-2017, 18:48

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Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

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Posted By john61ct

Re: Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

My understanding is the margin of error goes to 5% rather than 2-3%.

If that's a problem, could A use switches to "put that bank to rest" for an hour or two - either at a naturally quiet time, or...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-01-2017, 13:59

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Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

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Posted By john61ct

Re: Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

I never said this problem was caused by mis-wiring, just countering the previous statement that the wiring problem doesn't ever matter much.

The State of Charge is very important, and easily...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-01-2017, 13:39

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Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

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Re: Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

Do NOT use the remaining good battery in your new bank, they should all be as close to exactly the same from start to finish.

Use the singleton as a separate starter, sell it, whatever.

New...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-01-2017, 07:46

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Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

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Posted By john61ct

Re: Strange asymmetrical charge among linked batteries?

Yes, the wrong wiring pattern can kill a bank over time, imbalances between them in charging /discharging V and/or A. Read this closely and understand both the details and the underlying logic:...

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