We have a lot of posts about solar battery systems and how to maintain them. But, we haven’t talked a lot about solar maintenance for systems that aren’t attended year round. Solar maintenance for systems that aren’t regularly used is somewhat different. Since power isn’t used on a regular basis, your charge controller settings need […]

Equalization (EQ) charges are an important step in maintaining flooded solar battery systems. Equalizing your solar battery bank prevents sulfation and acid stratification. What is an Equalization Charge in Solar Battery Systems? An EQ charge is basically an overcharge of the battery bank. You can set the equalization voltage and time in the charge controller. […]

Solar Battery Adjustments for Seasonal Changes Charge controllers are an important part of your solar battery array. Without proper settings, you run the risk of over charging or under charging your solar battery system. Initial Charge Control Settings Your goal is to fully charge your solar battery array after each use in order to optimize […]

Renewable Energy (RE) Systems A properly sized Renewable Energy (RE) System, with an adequate charging source, will give you many years of service. Renewable Energy Charging Systems To maximize performance and life, batteries should be recharged fully after each discharge period. Refer to the following chart for initial charge control settings: Voltage Setting 6 Volt […]