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Hi, just bought four Victron lead carbon batteries for ofgrid use . My question is: should i use the "sealed" charging option (equalize 14.6 v, boost 14.4, float 13.8) or the "gel" option (no equalization, boost 14.2, float 13.8) or user option? With or without equalization?
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-Lead-carbon-battery-EN.pdf
You don't mention what you are setting this on, an inverter or a solar charger? In any case you can adjust the voltages even after choosing a profile. It will be the absorption time that is really the question here. The Gel AGM offers an 8 hour absorption charge time. Just be sure to follow the data sheet recommendations for the voltages.
Alexandra answer is correct
Thanks for the reply, it is a solar charger and it is the equalization i am wondering about. Equalization is included in the sealed charging option but not in the gel option. Which option should i choose?
