The life of your battery will significantly depend on the level of care given. Factors to take into consideration include battery type, loads, charging devices and climate. Each will have an impact on your battery’s life.
Maintenance
Keeping a maintenance schedule will help to ensure a long-lasting battery bank. As a general rule, the recharge cycle should take place after eight hours of use or a 30% discharge. Improper charging will shorten the life of the battery; for instance, it is good practice to complete the charge once a charging cycle has begun. Failure to complete the charging cycle will eventually result in diminishing the battery’s maximum capacity. Overcharging and overheating also will impact your battery’s life. Temperatures should stay close to 25°C, or a cold battery may be near 15°C.
Battery Charger
A well-rounded battery charger is essential in the maintenance process. Cheaper battery chargers are sure to cause irreparable damage due to overcharging and overheating your battery bank. Check your voltage and load size before searching for the proper battery charger since it will vary between differing setups. For instance, two 12 volt batteries ran in series will produce 24 volts, thus needing an equivalent charger. The amperage will depend on the setup as well depending on a series or parallel setup. Your load size is also a factor when supplying the power needs to recharge a battery bank.
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