Epeaver 60 amp tracer an .

[Greg & Jax]

Hi all .

I'm looking to replace our lead acid batteries with agm batteries and after having a look at our solar charger it doesn't have the agm option only flooded sealed gel and lithium and user .

I'm quite new to the solar stuff and at a bit of a loss with this .

Any pointers would be great .

Regards Greg. 

[Jen-in-Wellies]

Set up the user defined option to suit the AGM batts. Whose batteries are you considering? What do they recommend for charging?

[Greg & Jax]

Hi .

Thankyou for replying . 

I'm looking at alpha batteries. expedition plus agm leisure battery 200 ah .

I've attached the specs . 

[BEngo]

Set the user profile up so absorption charge  is at 14.6 V and float at 13.6V.  You will need to experiment a bit with the duration of Absorption, depending on the solar output. 

 

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[Greg & Jax]

Thankyou BEngo 

[blackrose]

If the new AGM batteries can handle an absorption voltage of 14.9v as shown on the specs, then I don't think you'd have any issues leaving the solar controller set to lead acid, unless the absorption phase for LA is too long for AGMs? 

 

I think BEngo is correct though, you'll be better off going to a manual setting.

 

By the way, absorption is called "Boost Charge" on the Epever.

[Greg & Jax]

Thankyou for the help and quick reply .

Regards Greg 

 

[LadyG]

Hi, I had agm batteries installed because I have a large number, plus not easy to access any of them.

So after four years they are still working g satisfactorily.

No technical info as the fitter did not leave any info, but there are approx six batteries in three banks, and I currently have to run engine about 7 to ten hours per week to keep them charged i have a 70amp rated alternator and 550w solar. No maintenance six months of the year.

I would not recommend having a complex system, but that is how it was designed from new.

Once upon a time there was a bow thruster and the boat was in a marina with shorepower. 

I have Epever.

Edited February 21 by LadyG

[Greg & Jax]

Thankyou LadyG. 

Solar is not something I know much about to be honest . I do rely on the pre set setting,s on the mppt .

Edited February 21 by Greg & Jax

[Greg & Jax]

Hi LadyG .

Would you know what battery setting they are on ?

flooded sealed or gel user etc ? .

Regards Greg.