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Old 01-01-2014, 08:09 AM
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Cycle 1 completed 50 Minutes to 10 Volts then recharge @ 6 amps 1.5 Hours
Cycle 2 completed 2.5 Hours to 10 Volts then recharge @ 6 amps 2.75 Hours

On Cycle 3 now. I also change to draw to a trailer tail light assemby using the stop light function for draw. I sure hope this solves the problem.
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Old 01-01-2014, 08:20 AM
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Cycle 1 completed 50 Minutes to 10 Volts then recharge @ 6 amps 1.5 Hours
Cycle 2 completed 2.5 Hours to 10 Volts then recharge @ 6 amps 2.75 Hours

On Cycle 3 now. I'm also change to draw to a trailer tail light assemby using the stop light function for draw. I sure hope this solves the problem.
I suggest you keep going until the times don't keep increasing. Then you will know it is as good as it is going to get...
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Old 01-01-2014, 08:35 AM
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Thanks Brian... I think the thread you referred me to with the refurb details should be a Maintenance Sticky for easy reference to all.
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Do you have an automatic way to cutoff when you get to 10v? Or do you have to monitor it manually?
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Old 01-01-2014, 08:43 AM
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I monitor about every 15 minutes... set up on the wifes kitchen counter by the 15 beans and ham cooking.
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Thanks Brian... I think the thread you referred me to with the refurb details should be a Maintenance Sticky for easy reference to all.

Agree, will take care of that.

Thanks for the idea.

Here it is-------started a new thread, so the info would be in first post, not buried a few pages in. http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=108220
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Agree, will take care of that.

Thanks for the idea.
Thanks Mike for the Sticky.
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Old 01-01-2014, 10:06 AM
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Thanks Mike for the Sticky.
You are welcome, glad I could help.
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That is its usual usage in dealing with batteries----------probably a bad use for this discussion, as it is a rating of amps/time-----one hour as I recall. It is the total output, not the current flow at a specific time.

Correct for this thread would be what amperage the battery could put out while under load---------and due to the time factor in the equation, the amp flow can be much higher than the rated CCA.
Mike, I believe that CCA, cold cranking amps (there are different versions of this at different conditions) is indeed what this thread is about. It is the current the battery can put out for short length of time (30 seconds?), at some temperature and min voltage. The ampere-hour rating is a measure of total energy deliverable from the battery, which would be at a much reduced current and for a longer time. So, the CCA is an indication of how well the battery will crank the engine, while the AH rating is an indication of how long it will run the avionics, for example, if the alternator dies.
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Old 01-01-2014, 10:34 AM
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I have a question, I didn't see it being ask already. Were the batteries that are dying prematurely purchased at a 'bargin' price? I have seen post where the PC680 were found at a 'good' deal with low or free shipping. Just curious if there is a connection between the price and length of service.
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