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electrical:12v:eternal_absorption [2020/09/17 20:03] frater_secessus [gotchas] |
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- | Note: this is for deep cycle lead chemistries only.! Lithium | + | Note: this is for deep cycle lead chemistries only! Lithium |
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* solar conditions - not enough good sun long enough to finish Absorption | * solar conditions - not enough good sun long enough to finish Absorption | ||
- | ===== workaround | + | ===== workarounds |
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+ | While you may not be able to increase the //actual// duration, | ||
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+ | * if duration setpoint is maxxed then **set Vfloat == Vabs**. | ||
+ | * **charge at a lower current** (charging minimum). | ||
+ | * **Absorb at a higher((but still manufacturer-sanctioned)) voltage** (Vabs), this will decrease Absorption duration. | ||
+ | * **Float at a higher((but still manufacturer-sanctioned)) voltage** (Vfloat). | ||
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+ | Some controllers/ | ||
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+ | If those approaches are insufficient, | ||
- | The Eternal Absorption approach completely forgoes Float stage, forcing the controller to stay in Absorption by **setting Vfloat to Vabs**. This addresses the controller issues above. | ||
- | Alternatively, | ||
===== side benefits ===== | ===== side benefits ===== | ||