[NSRCA-discussion] Iota power supply quest

[Fred Huber]

How long it takes to recharge the big 12 V bat will depend on the output of 
the charger and how deeply you discharged.  If you used 30 amp-hr from the 
big battery and use a 5 amp charger it will take 6.5 to 7 hours.

You can calculate the power used at the field by multiplying the amps and 
volts you put in the battery(s)  you charged from it, then assume 40% more 
went to waste heat.  You'll be pretty close.

There are some losses in any charger, and some losses in the battery when 
you recharge it.  The voltage step-up chargers make a lot of heat.


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From: "Chris Moon" <cjm767driver at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 6:32 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Iota power supply quest


> For those who are using their Iota power supplies to charge their big
> deep cycle batteries.  How long does it usually take to charge the deep
> cycle, or do you just keep it connected all of the time to trickle
> charge?  Since the Iota has no meters or output display, I have no idea
> how long to keep it connected and I think that my deep cycles are not
> being fully charged.  Any help??
>
> Chris
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