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--- electrical:severe_battery_use [2020/09/17 20:08]
frater_secessus [increasing effective Absorption duration]
+++ electrical:severe_battery_use [2021/08/15 19:55]
frater_secessus [limiting the damage]
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   * get power back into the battery ASAP after deep discharge;  drive for [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging]] or run a [[electrical:generator|generator]] to get bulk stage going.  Solar alone //might// be sufficient but it might require meaningful [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneling]].
-  * fully charge lead-chemistry batteries as often as possible
+  * fully charge lead-chemistry batteries as often as possible.  This may require [[electrical:12v:eternal_absorption|special measures to finishing Absorption]].
-===== increasing effective Absorption duration =====
-Deep cycling generally extends the amount of time for a battery to complete Absorption. At some you may run into the controller's maximum Absorption duration.  While you may not be able to increase the //actual// duration,((as when the controller setpoint is maxxed out)) you can achieve a similar effect with one or more of these techniques:
-  * if duration setpoint is maxxed then [[electrical:12v:eternal_absorption|set Vfloat == Vabs]].  Absorption duration will effectively be "until the sun goes down".
-  * **charge at a lower current** (charging minimum).  While [[opinion:frater_secessus:charging_faster|overall charging will take about the same amount of time]], Bulk's share of that time will increase and [[electrical:12v:charging#absorption|Absorption will take somewhat less time]].
-  * **Absorb at a higher((but still manufacturer-sanctioned)) voltage** (Vabs), this will decrease Absorption duration.  Keep a close watch on water levels for flooded batts, and also mind the max allowable voltage for AGM/Gel.
-  * [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|supplement]] solar charging with another charging source during Bulk, allowing more time for solar to finish absorption.

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