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Would it be possible to change the equalisation settings in VictronConnect for SmartSolars to allow manual starting eq to last the programmed eq duration (when more than one hour)?
I have a few systems using Outback Northstar batteries, for which the manufacturer recommends they be equalized once a year for four hours. SmartSolar's auto eq only permits frequencies up to 250 days, so auto is out. But manual eq only allows one hour duration.
Equalizing may have to happen more often, it depends on how the batteries are cycling.
Note the manual says .....at least..... Meaning the minimum. There would be no harm doing it twice a year.
You can set four hours in expert mode.
I do know going too long between equalizing charges is also dangerous as if it sheds the sulphation in a sheet, the plates internally can be shorted. Battery is then dead.
Maybe read a bit more about taking care of lead based batteries by looking up energy unlimited published by victron.
