How fast of a charge can flooded batteries take? For example, a US 8VGC-XC? I know they recommend C/10 or 17 AMPs, but right now I can only give them 13 AMPs. I have read a few hints here and there about some people pumping 30 AMPs into their 8VGCs using a Manzinita charger, but no real docs and it that is good or not.
The reason why I am asking is that I am developing a fast charging station to pump in at least 17 AMPs into my pack, but more like 20-21 AMPs would be nice. I am trying to find ways to shorten my charging time at school, but I don't have access to anything better than a 120v 20 AMP plug. So I building a battery bank station that gets charged during the night, then dump power into my EV during the day, hopefully taking my charging time from 6.5 hours down to 3 or so.
I am trying to make a list on what charging currents different batteries can take, and I would hate to murder my pack with too much current. And yes, I am designing a micro controller based charging unit to control everything.
The reason why I am asking is that I am developing a fast charging station to pump in at least 17 AMPs into my pack, but more like 20-21 AMPs would be nice. I am trying to find ways to shorten my charging time at school, but I don't have access to anything better than a 120v 20 AMP plug. So I building a battery bank station that gets charged during the night, then dump power into my EV during the day, hopefully taking my charging time from 6.5 hours down to 3 or so.
I am trying to make a list on what charging currents different batteries can take, and I would hate to murder my pack with too much current. And yes, I am designing a micro controller based charging unit to control everything.