Jocko
Free Member
Hi.
I'm currently off grid and running my electric off solar. It's getting a good charge during the day in the beautiful Portuguese sunshine and showing 14 - 14.5 v whilst the sun is out by the end of the afternoon but as soon as the sun goes down the voltage drops and goes down to 12v by the end of the evening whilst only powering a few led lights. It repeats this everyday.
I think I know the answer but does this sound like a dud battery? I have no idea how old it is.
A very helpful neighbour is going to charge the battery for me and load test it in a couple of days so that should give me an answer but any other advice is greatly appreciated.
Also whilst on the subject, does anybody know where to buy a reliable leisure battery in Portugal, particularly in the algarve area.
Many thanks.
I'm currently off grid and running my electric off solar. It's getting a good charge during the day in the beautiful Portuguese sunshine and showing 14 - 14.5 v whilst the sun is out by the end of the afternoon but as soon as the sun goes down the voltage drops and goes down to 12v by the end of the evening whilst only powering a few led lights. It repeats this everyday.
I think I know the answer but does this sound like a dud battery? I have no idea how old it is.
A very helpful neighbour is going to charge the battery for me and load test it in a couple of days so that should give me an answer but any other advice is greatly appreciated.
Also whilst on the subject, does anybody know where to buy a reliable leisure battery in Portugal, particularly in the algarve area.
Many thanks.
