Solar charger

I have a solar charging I am using with my car battery.

The current voltage of the battery is 12.7 volts.

And the charger is still charging.

Here are some specs for the charger.

Rated power output = 5W Operating power voltage = 18V Operating power current = .33A Trickle charging current = .2A Floating charging Voltage = 13.8 Overcharge Protection Voltage = 14.1 Voltage

At what battery voltage will my solar charging stop?

Thanks, Andy

Reply to
AK
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With those currents probably by 2055.

Reply to
Tom Biasi

Do you mean 20.55 volts?

Wouldn't that be a little overcharged?

Andy

Reply to
AK

I think you know its the year. More accurately, never.

Reply to
Tom Biasi

Your answer was of no help.

And it was flippant as well.

Andy

Reply to
AK

I'm sorry it was of no help but it was true. At that charge rate you would be lucky to stay ahead of self discharge.

Reply to
Tom Biasi

I guess you did not factor in my alternator.

Andy

Reply to
AK

Really? Grow up.

Reply to
Tom Biasi

If your alternator is involved that little solar charger will make no difference at all. The smallest car alternator is going to be several hundred watts.

Alternators typically charge batteries at around 14.5 volts, so when the alternator is running the solar charger will cut off.

R
Reply to
Ray Otwell

For a "12V"lead-acid battery, nominal full charge is 13.8V (2.3V per cell)

Reply to
Wond

Nah. 5 minutes to 9.

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Peter

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