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I've heard that Lead-calcium batteries do not need Equalization, I
think because the electrolyte does not contain sulfates so the lead
plates cannot get sulfated. Although maybe electrolyte
stratification is still an issue. Can anyone confirm that this info
is correct ?<br>
<br>
Carl,<br>
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On 2/16/2012 1:32 PM, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:toddcory@finestplanet.com">toddcory@finestplanet.com</a> wrote:
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<p style="margin:0;padding:0;">this confirms what i have also
been told by jamie surrette, namely that cycling is NOT
necessary for flooded</p>
<p style="margin:0;padding:0;">lead- antinimony batteries.</p>
<p style="margin:0;padding:0;"> </p>
<p style="margin:0;padding:0;">while slightly more expensive,
flooded lead-calcium is THE battery designed for this kind of
use... plus they last longer, and use next to no water.</p>
<p style="margin:0;padding:0;"> </p>
<p style="margin:0;padding:0;">monthly equalizing is a good idea
to prevent stratification of the electrolyte.</p>
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<p style="margin:0;padding:0;">todd</p>
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<p style="margin:0;padding:0;">On Thursday, February 16, 2012
8:29am, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems"
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:larry@starlightsolar.com"><larry@starlightsolar.com></a> said:<br>
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<div id="SafeStyles1329424044">John,
<div>Are you including your new RE battery as being acceptable
for float/standby service without cycling? Since you do not
recommend cycling your battery, do you also recommend no
equalization charge when in float/standby use?</div>
<div>Frankly I question the logic of leaving any deep cycle
flooded battery at a constant float voltage for months or
years at a time. Do you have test data that will help me
overcome my skepticism?</div>
<div>Thank you,</div>
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<div>On Feb 16, 2012, at 9:09 AM, John DeBoever wrote:</div>
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#1f497d;">Trojan Battery manufactures only true
deep-cycling lead-acid batteries, from our 4
factories, based in the USA.</span></div>
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#1f497d;">Periodic cycling is<span> </span><span
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</span>a requirement or benefit in achieving
longer flooded lead acid deep-cycle battery
life.</span></div>
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#1f497d;">There are some valid reasons to prefer
flooded lead-acid deep-cycle lead-acid batteries
for some residential semi-cycling /
semi-floating applications. Typical
floating-only applications do not have to
feature a true deep cycle, although our Trojan
products will work fine, without requiring
periodic cycling. There are some batteries</span><span
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sans-serif; color: #1f497d;">being marketed and
labeled Deep Cycle that are not, and these will
be affected by any amount of cycling, which is
giving the Lead Acid industry a not so good
name.</span></div>
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