What is the collective though from you pros about giving my 325ah Trojans (L16REs) 60 amps of charging from say 80% SOC to 90% SOC? I know 60 amps is quite a bit more than what the guidelines say but if I keep an eye on the battery temps will 60 amps hurt these batteries? In other words is it the heat or the amps that hurt batteries when charging at high current?
I would never consider doing this except in the winter when it is cold. My batteries were at 44.5 degrees and 80% SOC when I started giving them 60 amps this morning and after twenty minutes of charging are only at 48 degrees.
Battery bank is located in my garage which is currently at 40 degrees temp.
I sure like the increased charging speed but don't want to shorten battery life for a little diesel fuel savings and convenience.
Thanks for any advice
I would never consider doing this except in the winter when it is cold. My batteries were at 44.5 degrees and 80% SOC when I started giving them 60 amps this morning and after twenty minutes of charging are only at 48 degrees.
Battery bank is located in my garage which is currently at 40 degrees temp.
I sure like the increased charging speed but don't want to shorten battery life for a little diesel fuel savings and convenience.
Thanks for any advice
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