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overcharging wet cell batteries

fireman0175

fireman0175

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It appears the dealer installed T-105 6V deep cycle flooded lead acid batteries are being overcharged by the onboard system or the solar panel. I figure this because my batteries are bulging at the positive terminal. That said, why is that happening? How can the system I plug into shore power be over charging or the installed 320w solar panel on my 2024 Avenue 32rls? Am I missing something on my operation?

Thanks!
 
fireman0175

fireman0175

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Hmmm, I was sure to set it to the specs on the solar controller near the battery. Maybe some setting on the power panel converter inside?
 
M

M and E

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fireman0175 said:
Hmmm, I was sure to set it to the specs on the solar controller near the battery. Maybe some setting on the power panel converter inside?
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My converter on the 340 is under the coffee station cabinet. It has a reset button that has to be pressed to change modes. Maybe check the voltage on the converter line to the battery and see what you have.
 
BryanValRox

BryanValRox

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fireman0175 said:
It appears the dealer installed T-105 6V deep cycle flooded lead acid batteries are being overcharged by the onboard system or the solar panel. I figure this because my batteries are bulging at the positive terminal. That said, why is that happening? How can the system I plug into shore power be over charging or the installed 320w solar panel on my 2024 Avenue 32rls? Am I missing something on my operation?

Thanks!
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As others have said, start by validating All of your charging devices are set correctly for your battery type.
I would also be very concerned that your bulging battery(s) could be damaged or have a shorted cell. Also given you list 6 volts batteries being installed, make sure all of your connection are hooked up properly to support the 12v charging sources.
 
fireman0175

fireman0175

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Yes, they are connected the same as day one from Bush's RV Idaho. I will check the convertor inside the rig next time I get to it. Thank you.
 
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