----- Original Message ----- From: "Electricky Dicky" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:06 AM Subject: [canals-list] Re: New batteries
> On Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:56:28 +0100, "Guy Morgan" > <[email protected]> > wrote: > >>Thanks for the advice Richard. Much appreciated. One other thing, it >>has been suggested that an equalisation charge might kick the present set >>back into life. I know what it means (I think) but how do I get the >>system >>to maintain high voltage charge after the batteries are "full"? > > possible but awkward with your setup. Best to use an onboard charger > with equalise capability. Get them fully charged first then monitor > the SG whilst equalising, plenty of info on the web. > > BTW the units that I said did NOT give a good life for a customer were > in fact Shield. Check their charging spec they suggest near 15v IIRC. > I would definitely go for Trojans. > > -- > Richard > Right Richard. I think I'd better abandon cost saving with the Shield units then :-( Re equalising, see my other reply. I've had a quick check of cell SGs and they certainly vary quite a bit. Cheers Guy -- Guy Morgan First Light Services nb Virgo, WFB, Stockton, GU
