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   - ensure all charging methods are configured to meet your battery manufacturer's [[electrical:solar:charge_controller_setpoints|charging specs]] - voltages, durations, and min/max current
+  - if charging by solar ensure the panels are [[electrical:solar:shading|completely unshaded]]
   - ensure all connections are good:  battery connections, solar panel connections, grounds((bad grounds can cause problems with alternator charging in particular since the chassis is often used as the negative return)), etc
   - get your [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|power production]] and [[electrical:solar:rationing|power use]] ratio under control.   Make sure you are making power whenever you can.

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