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  • Post in thread: Charge stages on a simple marine system

    I have two new AGM batteries powered by two small panels wired to a new Xantrex 35C controller. It appears to be maintaining the batteries, despite generally wet cloudy weather since installation, but the batteries never get above 12.5 even in rare sunny periods. Seems like I should see bulk...
  • Post in thread: Charge stages on a simple marine system

    Thanks again guys. Really appreciate your comments and advice. My boat is a 33’ J100, a racer and day sailer. I sail her once a week. Loads are pretty minimal. I use these little panels because I could mount them on the stern, where they are always in the sun. I will get my charger on the...
  • Post in thread: Charge stages on a simple marine system

    Thanks very much for your replies and advice. I did set the potentiometers at the suggested settings for AGMs, which I believe is what is shown above (I'm away from the boat at present). Probably W and R are correct in asserting I need a different setup, like the Victron. My two panels are...
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