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<blockquote data-quote="Geoff1946" data-source="post: 484381" data-attributes="member: 28452"><p>Ah, so I'm guessing your controller has separate battery and load terminals(?). Mine doesn't. As I described, with my son's system everything is connected together at a common busbar. I wouldn't be surprised if the terminals of yours are just connected together inside it. If not, then only the controller maker can tell you how it works.</p><p></p><p>That 13.8 volts is a tad low for a fully charged lead acid. (Again a guess that's what your "adventurer" batteries are; anything else then consult the battery maker's data). </p><p></p><p>A full lead acid charge is above 14 but not exceeding 14.4. Above that would cause overcharging, and possibly damage and loss of electrolyte, so at least you are on the safe side with 13.8. You may also find that left longer it would creep up on a reduced charge rate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Geoff1946, post: 484381, member: 28452"] Ah, so I'm guessing your controller has separate battery and load terminals(?). Mine doesn't. As I described, with my son's system everything is connected together at a common busbar. I wouldn't be surprised if the terminals of yours are just connected together inside it. If not, then only the controller maker can tell you how it works. That 13.8 volts is a tad low for a fully charged lead acid. (Again a guess that's what your "adventurer" batteries are; anything else then consult the battery maker's data). A full lead acid charge is above 14 but not exceeding 14.4. Above that would cause overcharging, and possibly damage and loss of electrolyte, so at least you are on the safe side with 13.8. You may also find that left longer it would creep up on a reduced charge rate. [/QUOTE]
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