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electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2023/06/29 11:08] frater_secessus [optimal alternator contribution] |
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- | Note: although this page was written with alternator-augmented solar charging in mind, the general principles also apply to solar+[[electrical: | + | Note: although this page was written with alternator-augmented solar charging in mind, the general principles also apply to solar+[[electrical: |
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+ | > Solar and DC-DC alternator charging are going to be the best practices for maintaining charge in one's battery bank. It only requires a little math, a little discipline to stick with the math, and the right expectations about solar intake. | ||
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====== Augmented solar charging ====== | ====== Augmented solar charging ====== | ||
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- the Li voltage curve is very flat in the middle, so the voltage delta will be stable through the " | - the Li voltage curve is very flat in the middle, so the voltage delta will be stable through the " | ||
- | - for average users, Li will not have an Absorption stage in the lead-chemistry sense.((advanced users may find [[electrical: | + | - for average users, Li will not have an Absorption stage in the lead-chemistry sense.((advanced users may find [[electrical: |
- Lithium is often charged with DC-DC, which charges at the ~same voltage as solar | - Lithium is often charged with DC-DC, which charges at the ~same voltage as solar | ||