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Title: How to Equalize
Post by: joeedens on January 23, 2012, 08:34:22 PM

I'm confused about how to do an equalize charge. Do I wait until the absorption charge is over then initiate the equalize charge or can I initiate an equalize charge while the absorption charge is underway?
thanks

Title: Re: How to Equalize
Post by: Westbranch on January 23, 2012, 08:52:46 PM

To EQ, your battery must be fully charged before initiating an EQ

Title: Re: How to Equalize
Post by: joeedens on January 23, 2012, 08:59:37 PM

OK thanks. So if I initiate an EQ after a full charge and it doesn't complete before I loose the sun for the day, should I just try again the next day until I can get it finished?

Title: Re: How to Equalize
Post by: Westbranch on January 23, 2012, 11:18:25 PM

the simplest way is to BULK with a genset/mains power and let the PV finish the Absorb charge to Float then do the EQ. You may have to go back to the genset to finish if not enough sun.
there are threads on http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/forum.php that will be of great help.

HTH

Title: Re: How to Equalize
Post by: joeedens on January 24, 2012, 12:16:27 PM

Thanks for the help. I'll check out that link.

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