My batteries have been on a float charge for the better part of a year while I have been in the States and need to be equalized. They are not holding their voltage as they used to. I have never really equalized them before and it has not been a problem but now it is time.
I have read a lot about it but one main question still escapes me: what amperage? Nigel calder says 3-5% of the amp hour rating of the battery. Is that the combined amp hour rating of my battery bank (408ah) or of each individual battery (136ah)?
I will continuously monitor the temp. of the electrolyte and follow all the other steps. 12-20 amps sounds like a lot to be cramming in with the batteries fully charged.
Thanks.
I have read a lot about it but one main question still escapes me: what amperage? Nigel calder says 3-5% of the amp hour rating of the battery. Is that the combined amp hour rating of my battery bank (408ah) or of each individual battery (136ah)?
I will continuously monitor the temp. of the electrolyte and follow all the other steps. 12-20 amps sounds like a lot to be cramming in with the batteries fully charged.
Thanks.