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--- electrical:severe_battery_use [2018/03/20 13:12]
frater_secessus created
+++ electrical:severe_battery_use [2019/08/21 21:46]
frater_secessus [limiting the damage]
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 ===== how low can we go? =====
-The most common low-end targets for [[electrical:12v:lvd|low voltage disconnect]] are:
+For folks willing to trade battery longevity for some amount of increased capacity, common low-end targets for [[electrical:12v:lvd|low voltage disconnect]] are:
+  * 60% DoD / 40% SoC, ~12.0 rested volts
   * 75% DoD / 25% SoC, ~11.7 rested volts
   * 80% DoD / 20% SoC, ~11.6 rested volts
-===== limiting the damage =====
+===== limiting the damage =====
+Deep cycles generally extend the amount of time for a battery to complete Absorption.
-Deep cycles generally extend the amount of time for a battery to complete Absorption.  Extend the
+  * get power back into the battery ASAP after deep discharge;  drive for alternator charging or run a generator to get bulk stage going
+  * increase Absorption time, or even set Vfloat == Vabs.
+  * if flooded, keep a close watch on water levels

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