charging batteries
Submitted: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 17:14
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Member - Terry G (NSW)
I am a new member and I hesitate to make my first post about charging batteries but I have question I haven't been able to find an answer for.
I have a small slide on camper with a 80 watt solar panel charging an AGM battery thru a solar regulator. The AGM battery is connected to the camper electrics thru the regulator and then fuses etc. The AGM is also connected to the vehicle charging system thru a Redarc and suitably heavy wire. I can isolate the solar panel from the solar regulator but the regulator remains connected to the AGM.
My question: can I charge the AGM thru the alternator (or any other charging source including a mains powered battery charger)
with the AGM still connected to the solar regulator (ie will it harm the regulator) or do I need to isolate the regulator from the any alternative charging source.
I would appreciate all/any help and happy to put up with laughter etc because I KNOW I don't have any idea.
Terry