Kapow_Network
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Originally I sent this to Delmar and he suggested I open a new thread.
Delmar's original thread was:
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I have 6 x 12 volt AGM batteries. They are:
2 x Optima - (date 10/17?) Part # YEL311 / Model # D31T / CA 1125 / CCA 900 / AH 75 / RC 155
2 x Intimidator - (date 10/18) Part # 8A31 / Model - NA? / CA ? / CCA 800 / AH ?? / RC 200
- bar code says 3 - 9161
2 x Super Start (O'Reilly) (date unk) Part # AGM31T / Model - NA? / CA 1050 / CCA 925 / AH 100 / RC 190 / 20 Hr Rate 100 AH
- UPC 839961-95240
wondering if there is some way to reliably combine these in series for one large 24V bank.
OR would it be more safe / reliable to try to go in parallel and create a large 12V bank.
NOTE: I know that normally I could hook up the same brand, capacity, age
batteries to each other and create a parallel (of 12v via 2x12v) or series (24v via 2x12v),
but I'm wondering if a device exists that can some how balance out the powers / levels so I could mix them.
EG - UPS or maybe certain bus bars or clean power lines / other ways to balance?
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Basically, depending on response, I may have to sell off some these batteries and start off new with a Lithium system.
Note: I may copy some more from Delmar, but he pointed me to these posts, and maybe someone can share more insight:
https://diysolarforum.com/threads/mixing-batteries-manufacturers.16431/
Delmar's original thread was:
Testing an APC 600W UPS by powering my fridge
I am installing a small UPS to run my Moms TV and satellite dish during short-term grid down. Measured around a 100W draw. The backup system needs to be granny-proof autonomous so purchased a APS sine wave BR1000MS. Cost was $160 including tax & shipping. The UPS is supplied with an internal...===
I have 6 x 12 volt AGM batteries. They are:
2 x Optima - (date 10/17?) Part # YEL311 / Model # D31T / CA 1125 / CCA 900 / AH 75 / RC 155
2 x Intimidator - (date 10/18) Part # 8A31 / Model - NA? / CA ? / CCA 800 / AH ?? / RC 200
- bar code says 3 - 9161
2 x Super Start (O'Reilly) (date unk) Part # AGM31T / Model - NA? / CA 1050 / CCA 925 / AH 100 / RC 190 / 20 Hr Rate 100 AH
- UPC 839961-95240
wondering if there is some way to reliably combine these in series for one large 24V bank.
OR would it be more safe / reliable to try to go in parallel and create a large 12V bank.
NOTE: I know that normally I could hook up the same brand, capacity, age
batteries to each other and create a parallel (of 12v via 2x12v) or series (24v via 2x12v),
but I'm wondering if a device exists that can some how balance out the powers / levels so I could mix them.
EG - UPS or maybe certain bus bars or clean power lines / other ways to balance?
==
Basically, depending on response, I may have to sell off some these batteries and start off new with a Lithium system.
Note: I may copy some more from Delmar, but he pointed me to these posts, and maybe someone can share more insight:
https://diysolarforum.com/threads/mixing-batteries-manufacturers.16431/
This guy thinks outside the box adding lead to a LiFePO bank...
It seems to me correctly charging the system is problematic and I just don't know enough about the interaction on discharge to say if it's nuts or not. I do recognize early in the video he is saying some things we don't hold as common knowledge about the specific benefits and disadvantages of...
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