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Lead-acid chemistries prefer light cycling and full recharge between those cycles. | Lead-acid chemistries prefer light cycling and full recharge between those cycles. | ||
- | This article is about the intentional and chronic depletion of lead-acid banks below the 50% mark. | + | This article is about the intentional and chronic depletion of lead-acid banks below the 50% mark, **followed by vigorous recharging**. |
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+ | Deep cycles generally extend the amount of time for a battery to complete Absorption. | ||
- | + | * get power back into the battery ASAP after deep discharge; | |
- | + | * increase | |
- | + | * if flooded, keep a close watch on water levels | |
- | Deep cycles generally extend | + | |