[Rhodes22-list] solar charge

[Lowe, Rob]

I removed my batteries in the winter.  Cost too much to have their life shortened or ended. - rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of mweisner at ebsmed.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:36 AM
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Lead acid storage batteries may be stored in sub-freezing temperatures as long as they are charged.  Use a floating charger to keep them from self-discharging during winter storage.

I bring my AGM batteries inside because of their cost.  I really do not want to replace them.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of gramille
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:01 AM
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Thanks Alex,
 One more question. 
Do you only disconnect the batteries for winter or remove them from the boat and store in above freezing temperatures?
 I used to do this on my Suncat but the battery was really heavy and I would love not to have to move two of them?



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