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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
    • Answers
  • 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