tahrens301 tahr...@swtexas.net wrote:
Hi Folks,
I got a couple of the large AGM batteries for
a solar installation, and was wondering if
there is any condition that will lead them
to vent inside the enclosure? They are sealed,
but probably have one-way valves.
Can I put the
I would NEVER put any electronics in the battery enclosure. All batteries are
known to vent some vapor. Even very little acid or basic vapor will ruin the
electronics
Been there, have the ruined controller to prove it.
Ralph, W7HSG
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From: tahrens301 tahrens @
Agreed...
On the other hand as long as the charging voltage is not too high general
venting should not be a problem.
On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Ralph S. Turk w7...@comcast.net wrote:
I would NEVER put any electronics in the battery enclosure. All batteries
are
known to vent some
I am also somewhat hesitant to put any electronics in the same
enclosure, although the enclosure is well vented (with screens to
keep the buggies out).
I am using a 'Morningstar SunSaver-6 controller.
Tim
Tim,
If your batteries are truly VRSLA/AGM (Valve-Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid,
Absorptive Glass Mat) units, you have nothing to worry about- IF the solar
charge controller is capable of controlling the charge energy going into the
battery bank. VRSLA batteries are designed so that the gases that
high quality charging equipment and regularly monitor the
internal Impedance of the batteries.
73 John VE3AMZ
- Original Message -
From: Ralph S. Turk
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] AGM Batteries
Correction, Error, I meant the normal float charging voltage is usually
about 13.65V NOT 12.65 V.
On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 9:42 PM, petedcur...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi,
Sealed Lead Acid Gel batteries do not vent under normal conditions.
Referring to 12 V batteries: Just make sure the maximum
Hi,
Sealed Lead Acid Gel batteries do not vent under normal conditions.
Referring to 12 V batteries: Just make sure the maximum charging voltage is
as per the batteries spec. (usually about 12.65V at 25deg C) My experience
is that even when they have been left erroneously charging continuously in
of the batteries.
73 John VE3AMZ
- Original Message -
From: Ralph S. Turk
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] AGM Batteries
I would NEVER put any electronics in the battery enclosure. All batteries
Thanks all for the inputs.
These batteries are the 8A31DT, 'valve-regulated, Absorbed Glass Mat
Technology'
batteries. They recommend a 13.5 - 13.8v float voltage.
I will need to check with the Morningstar folks about this... there is
no provision
for adjusting that voltage (other than a
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