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03-14-2021, 12:36 PM #1
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Are Battery temperature sensors - worth it for Flooded (lead acid) battery charging?
I am in the process of choosing a inverter/charger and the units I am looking at can be equipped with an optional battery temperature sensor. Do they help enough to be worth it. Is there faster and better charging?
My battery bank is 4 6V Crown CR-260 batteries in a series parallel 12V operation
Hopefully someone has real experience here.
Thanks2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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03-16-2021, 09:48 AM #2
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03-16-2021, 10:10 AM #3
Yes, if the battery temp exceeds the limits it slows/ shuts down the process. If a battery is allowed to get to hot through the recharging process, it can damage it . I use one on both my boat as well as camper. On my boat I actually have an additional sensor on my alternator for the same reason.
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