How to Equalize

Started by joeedens, January 23, 2012, 08:34:22 PM

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joeedens

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

Westbranch

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

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?

Westbranch

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
KID FW1811 560W >C&D 24V 900Ah AGM
CL150 29032 FW V.2126-NW2097-GP2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3Px4s 140W > 24V 900Ah AGM,
2 Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr, NetGr DS104Hub
Cotek ST1500 Inv  want a 24V  ROSIE Inverter
OmniCharge3024  Eu1/2/3000iGens
West Chilcotin 1680+W to come

joeedens

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