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Toby
- Jan 1, 1970
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Hello all,
I'm wondering if taking a voltage reading on a battery under no load will
give me an accurate state of charge (discharge). I have a basic voltage/ohm
meter that I'm using and the batteries seem to be consistantly around 12.5
volts. I currently have 2 automotive batteries ( I know this is a bad
choice, it's temporary) linked in paralell to power an inverter. These
batteries are charged by the vans alternator (several hours a day of
driving). So I guess what I'm asking is how do I go about getting an
accurate reading, and what should that magic number ideally be?
thanks
Toby
I'm wondering if taking a voltage reading on a battery under no load will
give me an accurate state of charge (discharge). I have a basic voltage/ohm
meter that I'm using and the batteries seem to be consistantly around 12.5
volts. I currently have 2 automotive batteries ( I know this is a bad
choice, it's temporary) linked in paralell to power an inverter. These
batteries are charged by the vans alternator (several hours a day of
driving). So I guess what I'm asking is how do I go about getting an
accurate reading, and what should that magic number ideally be?
thanks
Toby