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--- electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2020/07/08 15:40]
frater_secessus [sample build]
+++ electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2020/07/08 15:48]
frater_secessus [staged charging]
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 ==== how it works ====
-  - a simple [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#shunt|shunt charge controller]] holds the battery at a mild Absorption voltage (14.0, - 14.2v) when charging, just below the significant gassing point
+  - a simple [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#shunt|shunt charge controller]] holds the battery at a mild Absorption voltage (14.0, - 14.2v, see notes [[electrical:solar:shallow_cycling#charging_voltages_and_starter_batteries|below]]) when charging, just below the significant gassing point
   - the controller's LOAD output disconnects (LVD) at 100% SoC (~12.7v)
   - the controller's LOAD output //re//connects (LVR) at ~13.0v);  see discussion below
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   * 13.6v Float
-So a smart charger fitting that profile should be gentle enough on the battery.
+So a charge controller with that configuration should be gentle enough on the battery.

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