Float current degradation

Started by Barry Fields, May 04, 2024, 12:42:58 PM

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Barry Fields

I have queried "East Penn Batteries" with the  questions below. I will advise as to their response.

FLOAT CURRENT DEGRADATION

These are questions concerning GC10 215 AH FLA batteries.

(1) Assuming a reasonable absorb time, once given a float voltage of 2.35 vpc, the float current should eventually stabilize @ approx 450ma (for a very healthy battery). SOC=100%  TRUE?

(2) If the stabilized float current is above 450ma it is an indication that the battery can no longer achieve 100% SOC. TRUE?

(3) Is it possible to assign approximate numbers to question (2) ?     IE 600ma = 95% SOC  900ma = 90% SOC

Thank you for your consideration
Barry Fields
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