battery charge limitation

[Tazzieman]

My typical SoC if in the low 70ties %. Above 70% SoC the charging rate is 1-2 A only. Below 70% SoC - when the numbers are amber - the charging rate is 2 digits, say 10-20 A. Don't remember exactly the threshold for the red numbers (was is 60% SoC?), but then the charging rate goes goes well up above the 50ties A.
I get a SoC above 80% only when using an external battery charger.

Ditto here

 

[Logsplitter]

Edit…
I’m actually a little nervous about taking the batteries out for a maintenance charge due to possible software issues when reconnecting

Don’t take them out. Connect the smart charger to the jump start post terminal under the bonnet as I do.

 

[Karearea]

Don’t take them out. Connect the smart charger to the jump start post terminal under the bonnet as I do.

Thanks, was thinking this would do the trick
So where is the smart charger permanently fixed in yours? Any pics?
And here is the bonus question…
Do you know if there are any of these smart chargers that could be permanently fixed in and also have solar inputs too?

 

[Logsplitter]

Thanks, was thinking this would do the trick
So where is the smart charger permanently fixed in yours? Any pics?
And here is the bonus question…
Do you know if there are any of these smart chargers that could be permanently fixed in and also have solar inputs too?

Not aware of any with solar inputs as all the smart chargers I know of are mains fed.
My charger is currently in the battery compartment but I may move and will definitely reroute mains cable and run through conduit. I’m going to probably fit a camping mains hook up unit with inbuilt rcd and sockets and plug the Victron smart charger into this. When I had the smart charger fitted in South Africa they also fitted mains sockets but they are South African round so figure a ready made mains hook up unit to replace this will be a better option.

 

[Karearea]

Not aware of any with solar inputs as all the smart chargers I know of are mains fed.
My charger is currently in the battery compartment but I may move and will definitely reroute mains cable and run through conduit. I’m going to probably fit a camping mains hook up unit with inbuilt rcd and sockets and plug the Victron smart charger into this. When I had the smart charger fitted in South Africa they also fitted mains sockets but they are South African round so figure a ready made mains hook up unit to replace this will be a better option. View attachment 7862400View attachment 7862402View attachment 7862403

Thanks VERY much for the details @Logsplitter