eXodus
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I got a 6V battery systems in my Golf Carts (at work) which served me fine for years. They have 6 batteries (36V) or 8 Batteries (48v)
So I noticed that always the first battery in the string on one (sometimes positive, sometimes negative) side goes out of balance - even with equalizing. Currently I manage this by occasional switching the order of the batteries.
I was wondering if I could fix this labor intensive process with a BMS to balance those batteries.
My other theory is that with a BMS I could squeeze some more life out of those lead blocks.
Anyone aware of a BMS which can take 6V per "cell" ? My idea is that lead is still a good choice for some application if people would take care of them. A BMS should be able to pickup on issues between the batteries, they usually drop in voltage when the water is low. So that could be an early indicator.
So I noticed that always the first battery in the string on one (sometimes positive, sometimes negative) side goes out of balance - even with equalizing. Currently I manage this by occasional switching the order of the batteries.
I was wondering if I could fix this labor intensive process with a BMS to balance those batteries.
My other theory is that with a BMS I could squeeze some more life out of those lead blocks.
Anyone aware of a BMS which can take 6V per "cell" ? My idea is that lead is still a good choice for some application if people would take care of them. A BMS should be able to pickup on issues between the batteries, they usually drop in voltage when the water is low. So that could be an early indicator.