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electrical:depth_of_discharge [2023/08/17 21:26] frater_secessus [knowing when SoC is 100% (fully charged)] |
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DoD is the inverse of //State of Charge (SoC)// | DoD is the inverse of //State of Charge (SoC)// | ||
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- | DoD has a **significant impact on longevity of lead deep cycle batteries**.((and, | ||
Note: This information is primarily relevant to lead-chemistry batteries. | Note: This information is primarily relevant to lead-chemistry batteries. | ||
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Solar is typically a moderate (or " | Solar is typically a moderate (or " | ||
- | So while we can say with confidence that a 100Ah Li battery charged at 20A to 14.0v will be ~100% SoC, the same battery charged to 14.0v at 80A might only be at 75% SoC. The amp counter will probably help here during charging although even it can be thrown off. | + | So while we can say with confidence that a 100Ah Li battery charged at 20A to 14.0v will be ~100% SoC, the same battery charged to 14.0v at 80A might only be at 75% SoC. |
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+ | The amp counter will probably help here during charging although even it can be thrown off; see the battery monitor article for more on this. | ||
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===== effect of DoD on lead battery life ===== | ===== effect of DoD on lead battery life ===== | ||
- | How deeply one regularly discharges lead-chemistry batteries will have a **direct effect | + | DoD has a **significant impact |
- | The **most common discharge limit for deep cycle batteries is 50% DoD**. | + | The **most common discharge limit for deep cycle batteries is 50% DoD**. |
Based on the following data on the Trojan T-105: | Based on the following data on the Trojan T-105: |