I would be more inclined to think it's because of a denser plate material in the larger batteries
I know surrettes need longer absorbs and I believe a bit higher of a charging voltage to remain happy And I generally run the Trojan L16s Just a bit higher than normal Bob Ellison On Aug 7, 2013, at 3:33 PM, Allan Sindelar <al...@positiveenergysolar.com> wrote: > Eric, > I kept this in my inbox for awhile, and finally had to ask - where did you > get this information? I have never heard this recommendation - to charge a > taller flooded lead acid battery to a higher voltage just because it's > taller. I guess I see the apparent logic - more gassing addresses a potential > for more stratification of the electrolyte - but if true, why have I never > seen this in any battery service guide? What's your source? And has anyone > else heard of this? > Thanks, Allan > > Allan Sindelar > al...@positiveenergysolar.com > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional > New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician > Founder and Chief Technology Officer > Positive Energy, Inc., a Certified B CorporationTM > 3209 Richards Lane > Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 > 505 424-1112 office 780-2738 cell > www.positiveenergysolar.com > > On 7/16/2013 7:53 AM, eric.bent...@schneider-electric.com wrote: >> >> Hi Drake, >> The L16 is quite popular in RE apps...but they typically require a >> bit higher charge voltage to reach the correct SOC than their shorter >> counterparts (i.e. T105 golf cart), >> because they are a taller battery (stands to reason .....specific >> "gravity"). Make sure they are in a vented enclosure if off-gassing will be >> an issue. >> Eric >> _____________________________________________________________________________________ >> >> >> Eric Bentsen | Schneider Electric | Solar Business | UNITED STATES >> | Technical Support Representative >> Phone: +(650) 351-8237 ext. 001# | >> Email: eric.bent...@schneider-electric.com | Site: >> www.schneider-electric.com/solar | Address: 250 South Vasco Rd., >> Livermore, CA 94551 > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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