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No doubt I'm doing something wrong
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Some say that, but aren't more saying charge, disconnect, batteries like to be stored in the cold?
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It might be undercharging or overcharging. Maine Sail gave me a lot to do, which will help find out.
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Can't seem to make my batteries last
Battery work
I would not do a load test yet.
I agree with the need to look further before load testing.
You sound like this is a history of battery life in your system..
They are left to charge by solar
That could be your problem. Why risk overcharging for no gain in battery life or performance??
Keeping it on solar
Some say that, but aren't more saying charge, disconnect, batteries like to be stored in the cold?
No doubt I'm doing something wrong
Yes this seems to be a pattern
Thoughts
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Larry...
Thanks for the input
% Charged
How to find the proper Peukert value?
Experiment
Thanks
A combiner will have an effect
A starting battery..
I agree for a properly wired one
Mark...
Which way to adjust?
Update
You are generally best...
That makes sense...
Larry what brand and model batteries?
Interstate
Interstate Peukert
Thanks.
Charge controller settings
Rodd - I think #1 was the answer