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electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery [2022/10/04 19:27] frater_secessus [Gel cell] |
electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery [2023/06/12 11:24] frater_secessus [FLA - Flooded Lead Acid] added watering |
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+ | === watering FLA === | ||
+ | - check to ensure plates are at least //covered// with liquid | ||
+ | - charge fully | ||
+ | - check water level again, adding to fill mark | ||
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+ | This order is important because the electrolyte expands a bit as it charges, so filling completely //then// charging could result in spillage and loss of acid. | ||
==== VRLA - Valve Regulated Lead Acid ==== | ==== VRLA - Valve Regulated Lead Acid ==== | ||
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* no outgassing under normal conditions | * no outgassing under normal conditions | ||
* CON | * CON | ||
- | * generally **double the cost** of FLA for about 20% less capacity((http:// | + | * generally **double the cost** of FLA for similar |
* Premium AGM need **much more charging current** than flooded, and it may be more than solar-only setups can provide.((http:// | * Premium AGM need **much more charging current** than flooded, and it may be more than solar-only setups can provide.((http:// | ||
* even cheap AGM require more current than flooded: | * even cheap AGM require more current than flooded: |