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Equalizing Batteries

Yahoo Message Number: 87554
We are in our 15th year of fulltiming in the same old coach. Boondock a majority of the time and use the 6 batteries hard. When we see the voltage drop fast after a full charge, it is time to equalize, which is usually about every 6 to 8 weeks. Now have residential refer, so will see what that does to the routine. When equalizing, I do open the bay door for more air movement as the batteries do get hot.

Bill Dane

99 Allure 30326

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Yahoo Message Number: 87564
Bill, when you equalize your batteries do you turn off via power switch, unplug or turn off any breakers to protect any sensitive electronics ? I am in the process of making sure my batteries are fully charged before I equalize per the Xantrax manual. Am I missing anything else ?

Thanks, Von

1997 CC Affinity
Cat C-12 425 hp

Equalizing batteries

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Yahoo Message Number: 87572
Von,

I start the equalizing when we are going to bed and have never turned off anything that is 12v or 110v. At that time the only thing using 12v is the refer as all the lights are off. My Xantrex 2000 takes 8 hours and then shuts down. Last months I switched to a Magnum 2012-20B to have a pure sine wave and it's manual says 4hours, will have to reread to be sure.

Bill Dane

99 Allure 30326

Equalizing batteries

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Yahoo Message Number: 87573
Mike and Mary.

To make sure were are using the same systems, it would be easier to talk to you. I am in loveland , Colorado and Mountain Time for a grandsons graduation. Please feel free to call---925 200 0591. If I am not able to answer, the voice you hear is my granddaughters as I now have her hand-me-down cell phone.

Bill Dane

99 Allure 30326

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Yahoo Message Number: 87593
Itis a very bad idea to leave 12v items connected when equalizing. Can go up to 16v. 110 is irrelevant.

Rich 2002 Magna

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Yahoo Message Number: 87596
Thank you, Bill. I hope your graduation time is fabulous!!!! How wonderful to be there for a grandchild's graduation!!! Mike is going to read the manual and see what he can find. Thanks again for your offer of help. We are keeping this email for future reference.

Mary Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

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Yahoo Message Number: 87599
I just equailized my batteries. Followed Xantrax manual. The manual stated to use the two disconect switches. Batteries were reading 11.9 so I plugged in to my 30 amp plug at home. When they were fully charged I started the equalize process. My manual said to make sure batteries are fully charged. Manual said it would take one hour to equailize, and that is how long it took. Thank you Mr. Dane for the information earlier

Von

1997 CC Affinity #5410

Equalizing batteries

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Yahoo Message Number: 87609
Von,

Wow, that is a fast equalize. Glad you were able to get it done. My 2000 modified sine wave did take 8 hours. During the process, they would get hot and I could hear them bubbling. Was told the bubbling was what knocked the sulfate from the plates. Compare it to shaking a orange juice container to get all the good stuff mixed. Your batteries should perform good now.

Bill Dane

99 Allure 30326