Re: Optima Marine SC34M (float voltage)

Hello Bill and thanks for the reply. I was beginning to 
think that I would never get an answer ;-(  I failed to find 
any such data on the Interstate Battery site.

Can you point me to the source you found? The 2.2~2.3vPC is 
a rather wide range to what I'm used to seeing for the AGM's 
I normally work with, so the 2.25~2.3 that I normally see 
falls into the high end of this range. I normally target 
2.27vpc (@ 25°C or 77°F) when I calibrate a charger.

Thanks again in advance,
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> Bill Darden wrote:
> Hi Jack,
>
> Optima recommends 2.2-2.3 VPC for float charging at 77 degrees F.  I
> would use the Tempenture Compensation table in Section 9.3.3, of the
> Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ on www.batteryfaq.org to adjust the
> voltage.
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> BiLL.......
>
>
> On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 11:13:06 -0800, Jack Daynes
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> > A friend bought this battery for his boat. I would assume 
> > that, as with most AGM batteries, that a charger set to 
> > 13.5~13.8vDC would be appropriate. A Google search on the 
> > battery seems to be limited to the Interstate Battery site 
> > and in their divine wisdom, they do not address actual 
> > voltage for charging. I've purchased a Shuauer TB6012 
> > charger for him and I'm planning to set the voltage in my 
> > shop, then I'll box it up and ship it calibrated.
> >
> > He'll be using it over the winter (in Idaho) to keep up the 
> > battery. Normally I'd set up a 13.65vDC float for 77°F on a 
> > typical AGM battery. If the valves are good and the 
> > temperature stays lower, a higher voltage might be recommended.
> >
> > Anyone have any relevant experience that will help me decide 
> > on a voltage?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,