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--- electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2023/08/12 16:03]
frater_secessus [augmented charging with lithium]
+++ electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2024/03/31 17:05] (current)
frater_secessus [how alternator charging helps]
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-[[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|Words of wisdom]]: "Bulk charging requires //current//. Absorption requires //relatively high voltage// and //time at that voltage//." - secessus
+> 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.  -- CMDR_Schrodinger((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/15z8eh6/energy_management_during_trips/jxfv03f/))
 ====== Augmented solar charging ======
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 > Use a generator or alternator to get to 85% SOC or so early in the AM, then let Solar spend all day polishing off the last 15% because that takes time more than amps. - a64pilot((https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/time-it-takes-to-fully-charge-batteries-238875-9.html#post3223983))
+The alternator can help meet [[electrical:12v:charging#charging_current|lead bank minimum charging current requirements]].
 ===== optimal alternator contribution =====

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