I've heard that Lead-calcium batteries do not need Equalization, I
think because the electrolyte does not contain sulfates so the lead
plates cannot get sulfated. Although maybe electrolyte stratification is
still an issue. Can anyone confirm that this info is correct ?
Carl,
On 2/16/2012 1:32 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote:
this confirms what i have also been told by jamie surrette, namely
that cycling is NOT necessary for flooded
lead- antinimony batteries.
while slightly more expensive, flooded lead-calcium is THE battery
designed for this kind of use... plus they last longer, and use next
to no water.
monthly equalizing is a good idea to prevent stratification of the
electrolyte.
todd
On Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:29am, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight
Solar Power Systems" <la...@starlightsolar.com> said:
John,
Are you including your new RE battery as being acceptable for
float/standby service without cycling? Since you do not recommend
cycling your battery, do you also recommend no equalization charge
when in float/standby use?
Frankly I question the logic of leaving any deep cycle flooded battery
at a constant float voltage for months or years at a time. Do you have
test data that will help me overcome my skepticism?
Thank you,
Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
(928) 342-9103
On Feb 16, 2012, at 9:09 AM, John DeBoever wrote:
Wrenches,
Todd,
Trojan Battery manufactures only true deep-cycling lead-acid
batteries, from our 4 factories, based in the USA.
Periodic cycling isnota requirement or benefit in achieving longer
flooded lead acid deep-cycle battery life.
There are some valid reasons to prefer flooded lead-acid deep-cycle
lead-acid batteries for some residential semi-cycling / semi-floating
applications. Typical floating-only applications do not have to
feature a true deep cycle, although our Trojan products will work
fine, without requiring periodic cycling. There are some
batteriesbeing marketed and labeled Deep Cycle that are not, and these
will be affected by any amount of cycling, which is giving the Lead
Acid industry a not so good name.
John
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