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<blockquote data-quote="Ridge Runner" data-source="post: 577978" data-attributes="member: 3775"><p>According to Master Volt, </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.mastervolt.com/charging-batteries/" target="_blank">https://www.mastervolt.com/charging-batteries/</a></p><p></p><p>QUOTE,</p><p></p><p>Charge current</p><p></p><p>A rule of thumb for gel and AGM batteries states that the minimum charging current should be 15 to 25 % of the battery capacity. During charging, you usually continue to supply power to connected devices, and this power consumption should be added to the 15-25 %.</p><p></p><p>This means that a 400 Ah battery bank and a connected load of ten amperes requires a battery charger capacity of between 70 and 90 amperes in order to charge the battery in a reasonable time.</p><p></p><p>The maximum charging current is 50 % for a gel battery, and 30 % for an AGM battery. Mastervolt Lithium Ion batteries can be subjected to much higher charge currents. However, to maximise the lifespan of the Lithium Ion battery, Mastervolt recommends a maximum charging current of 30 % of the capacity. For a 180 Ah battery, for instance, this means a maximum charge current of 60 amperes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ridge Runner, post: 577978, member: 3775"] According to Master Volt, [url]https://www.mastervolt.com/charging-batteries/[/url] QUOTE, Charge current A rule of thumb for gel and AGM batteries states that the minimum charging current should be 15 to 25 % of the battery capacity. During charging, you usually continue to supply power to connected devices, and this power consumption should be added to the 15-25 %. This means that a 400 Ah battery bank and a connected load of ten amperes requires a battery charger capacity of between 70 and 90 amperes in order to charge the battery in a reasonable time. The maximum charging current is 50 % for a gel battery, and 30 % for an AGM battery. Mastervolt Lithium Ion batteries can be subjected to much higher charge currents. However, to maximise the lifespan of the Lithium Ion battery, Mastervolt recommends a maximum charging current of 30 % of the capacity. For a 180 Ah battery, for instance, this means a maximum charge current of 60 amperes. [/QUOTE]
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