Should I Equalize My Batteries?
Many Experts Recommend That Batteries Be Equalized Periodically, Ranging Anywhere from Once a Month to Once or Twice per Year. However, Trojan Only Recommends...
Many experts recommend that batteries be equalized periodically, ranging anywhere from once a month to once or twice per year. However, Trojan only recommends equalizing when low or wide ranging specific gravity (>0.030) are detected after fully charging a battery.
Can you equalize a battery too much?
An equalizing charge is nothing more than a deliberate overcharge to remove sulfate crystals that build up on the plates over time. Left unchecked, sulfation can reduce the overall capacity of the battery and render the battery unserviceable in extreme cases.
How do I equalize my batteries?
- The batteries must be fully charged to begin with.
- Disconnect all loads. ...
- Remove any hydrocaps fitted to the cells.
- Connect the charger and set it to the equalizing voltage. ( ...
- Batteries will begin gassing and bubbling vigorously.
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