electrical:solar:shallow_cycling
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electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2018/06/16 20:47] frater_secessus [shallow-cycling] |
electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2018/06/16 20:51] frater_secessus [shallow-cycling] |
===== non-cycling ===== | ===== non-cycling ===== |
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//Non-cycling// is the use of solar power only when the battery is fully charged. | //Non-cycling// is the use of solar power only when the battery is fully charged. The starter battery is even more fully charged than in normal vehicles. |
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==== how it works ==== | ==== how it works ==== |
===== shallow-cycling ===== | ===== shallow-cycling ===== |
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//Shallow-cycling// is a more aggressive approach, allowing for a bit of power after sundown. It is most **suitable for starter batteries with removable cell caps**. | //Shallow-cycling// is a more aggressive approach, allowing for more power in the daytime and some power for use after sundown. It is most **suitable for starter batteries with removable cell caps**. |
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The charging setpoint is set somewhat higher, ~14.4v. This will result in minor outgassing and a bit more power (**76.18W** using the panel data above). [[electrical:12v:charging#watering_batteries|Battery watering]] is mandatory. | The charging setpoint is set somewhat higher, ~14.4v. This will result in minor outgassing and a bit more power (**76.18W** using the panel data above). [[electrical:12v:charging#watering_batteries|Battery watering]] is mandatory. |
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