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  1. hey-hey-my-my

    Multi-stage charging: skipping absorption?

    Thanks for your reply. It's a Varta LAD260 (which I got as part of an offer - wouldn't have been able to afford it otherwise!). I've searched all over the place for guidance on charging voltages for this model, including the product's datasheet and documentation. It's pretty rudimentary - all it...
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    Multi-stage charging: skipping absorption?

    Good morning, I'm on the road year round in a motorhome with two 100w solar panels (soon to be doubled) charging a 260ah AGM battery via a 20a MPPT charge controller. I also hook up a 30a multi stage mains charger about once a week to properly charge the battery. I'd like to get the most out...
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    About Victron chargers and AGM batteries

    Hi all, I've just purchased a Victron 7 stage 30A charger : Victron Blue Smart IP22 Bluetooth Battery Charger - 12V 30A, 3 outputs - https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/victron-blue-power-ip22-7-stage-adaptive-battery-charger-12v-30a-3-output-uk-plug.html This coupled with a 400W solar array should...
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    Pimp My Van - Show us yer racks!

    I'm not an electrician, and my "rack" is just a small workshop at the back of my self build motorhome but I think it's on topic, especially given the discussion on the efficient use of space :grinning: https://roadshell.com/van/#garage
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    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    Following everyone's feedback here, I've just purchased a Victron 7 stage 30A charger : Victron Blue Smart IP22 Bluetooth Battery Charger - 12V 30A, 3 outputs - https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/victron-blue-power-ip22-7-stage-adaptive-battery-charger-12v-30a-3-output-uk-plug.html This coupled...
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    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    That's great, thanks for your time Zerax! 1570451360 Thank you for the comprehensive response & tutorial link, Guglielmo. Makes sense. All positive wires leaving the battery terminal are fused appropriately in my setup, including the one going to the MPPT charger. Battery terminals are shielded...
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    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    Good news then! I was worried that a low amperage would not charge the battery effectively, due to not shaking up the cells sufficiently or some other chemical fact that's beyond my understanding. :eyes: So I guess that explains why I have to disconnect my charger and re-start the process...
  9. hey-hey-my-my

    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    Thanks for your reply. Yes, the chargers are both supplying the right voltages for AGM batteries. I'm fairly confident about my charge % observations. I disconnect the charger and all loads, wait an hour, then check voltage at the terminals. I never get more than 12.6V on the new AGM battery (it...
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    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    Hello! I recently upgraded the 110ah battery in my camper van for a 260ah AGM one. My solar panels (200w via MPPT, soon to be doubled) struggle to keep up with my consumption, so once a week I hook up the battery to mains using CTEK's 5A charger, which supports AGM batteries but is not...

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