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--- electrical:severe_battery_use [2019/08/21 21:46]
frater_secessus [limiting the damage]
+++ electrical:severe_battery_use [2019/08/21 22:05]
frater_secessus [limiting the damage]
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 Lead-acid chemistries prefer light cycling and full recharge between those cycles.  Infrequent excursions below the [[electrical:depth_of_discharge|50% depth of discharge]] norm will not cause much damage assuming a full charge is accomplished ASAP afterwards.
-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;  drive for alternator charging or run a generator to get bulk stage going
+  * get power back into the battery ASAP after deep discharge;  drive for alternator charging or run a generator to get bulk stage going.  Solar alone //might// be sufficient but it might require meaningful [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneling]].
   * increase Absorption time, or even set Vfloat == Vabs.
   * if flooded, keep a close watch on water levels

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