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- turn off all loads so your battery and any charging attempts aren't trying to run the household | - turn off all loads so your battery and any charging attempts aren't trying to run the household | ||
- disconnect solar panels, if solar is present, for the reasons given [[electrical: | - disconnect solar panels, if solar is present, for the reasons given [[electrical: | ||
- | - apply some kind of charging - any charge is better than none in this scenario | + | - apply some kind of charging - any charge is better than none in this scenario |
- when any solar charge controller comes back online((normal LEDS, etc)) reconnect solar panels | - when any solar charge controller comes back online((normal LEDS, etc)) reconnect solar panels | ||
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==== sources of charging ==== | ==== sources of charging ==== | ||
- | The fastest form of charging is by [[electrical: | + | The fastest form of charging is by [[electrical: |
+ | Note: if using [[electrical: | ||
Solar, if present, will often be a gentler charging method. | Solar, if present, will often be a gentler charging method. | ||
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+ | ===== fix the underlying problem ===== | ||
+ | - ensure all charging methods are configured to meet your battery manufacturer' | ||
+ | - ensure all connections are good: battery connections, | ||
+ | - get your [[electrical: | ||
+ | ===== replace any damaged components ===== | ||
+ | Yes, your battery may be toast but there is no use replacing it until you get the underlying issues fixed. | ||
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+ | ===== don't beat yourself up ===== | ||
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+ | Now that the ship is righted again, take solace in the fact that many before you have made these same mistakes before. | ||