Another pic
Another pic
Kent
The controller. It is a pretty sophistocated (sp) piece of equipment. It uses pulse charging and a special charging algorithm that causes the battery to take a full charge. The manufacturer says that tests show it will bring back a fairly worn out battery and punch through crystalization in the cells.
Kent
I'm trying to figure out if its worthwhile to buy a Gel or AGM battery. They cost twice as much as a regular battery.
Seems like capacity is about the same. They have a lower self-discharge rate, which is good. Otherwise, I don't see the benefit.
am eye seeing things.....
in the above picture where the solar panel hooks in ....looks like the polarity is reversed...the white wire should be connected to + and the black to - or is there something not shown...also is there a diode somewhere between the solar panel and the unit itself...
Last edited by eric (deceased); 03-03-2006 at 08:53 PM.
Eric,
I admitidly dont know much about DC wiring but you typical household wiring bare and White is neutral the black and red are hot, which look like that was the format he was following.
Aside from that second black, hell as long as he knows where they are going.
orange batteries
Check out the Odyssey 'Military Grade' AGM batteries. Gels are too finiky. Maybe cranky's the word. And wes maroon won't have them.
Made with virgin lead, Huge service life, same battery for starting and deep cycle, 10 year service life, chargem with your old wet battery charger. 22 page 'technical guide' worth looking for on the site. No prices!
www.odysseysoutheast.com
Last edited by ebb; 03-25-2006 at 11:31 PM.
Prices of Oydessy Batteries from a delaer here in MD
http://www.1stopmarineshop.com/Products.html
PC 680T
$145.95
PC 925T
$153.95
PC 1200T
$187.95
PC 1700T
$253.95
PC 2150MJ
$317.95
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