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MPPT 100/20 Expert Equalization mode

I have a MPPT 100/20 SmartSolar controller. I am trying to get the equalization mode to last longer than 1 hour.


I have enabled expert mode, set the time to 8 hours and start an equalization but it gives me a note about 1 hour and only goes that long.


How do I get it to last for the time I specify? My battery manual calls for an 8 hour conditioning, not a 1 hour one.


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klim8skeptic avatar image klim8skeptic ♦ commented ·

I don't think you are interpreting battery manual correctly.

Please post a copy/link of your battery manual.

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ah64id avatar image ah64id klim8skeptic ♦ commented ·

Very difficult to interpret this wrong... But thanks anyways.


The conditioning charge should then be applied for 8 hours. At 77°F the conditioning voltage should be set to 15.5V for a 12-volt battery.



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ah64id answered ·

It looks like the controller will use the set time for an automatic equalization, but not a manual one. That seems a little silly so I emailed victron about it.

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klim8skeptic avatar image klim8skeptic ♦ commented ·

The Victron settings will probably not boil your battery dry....

This is a gentle bump.

There are lots of smart ppl on the Victron Communities..

Some will actually have a strong opinion biased on their experiences..

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