Deka Solar - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Daniel NelsonJul 29, 2025
Why is my Deka Battery Pack overheating during charge?
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  Stephanie GarciaJul 30, 2025
  If your Deka Battery Pack overheats during charge, it could be due to several reasons. The charger equipment might be malfunctioning, in which case you should repair or replace it. The charge controller or inverter voltage settings might be out of specification, so adjust the voltage settings according to the battery manufacturer's recommendations. A defective or weak cell could also be the cause, requiring you to replace the problem battery. Check for hot wires, cells, intercell connections, and charging cables, repairing or replacing any defective components if there's a high resistance connection within the battery. Finally, low electrolyte level can cause overheating, so add water to moss cover when the battery is in a discharged state.
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michaelcarrollAug 10, 2025
How to fix low electrolyte in Deka Battery Pack?
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  Latoya SkinnerAug 10, 2025
  Low electrolyte in your Deka Battery Pack can stem from several issues. If there's an electrolyte puddle on the floor, it may indicate cracked or broken jars, requiring you to replace the cracked battery. Another reason may be cell missed when watered, so pay more careful attention when watering. Defective or weak cells can also lead to low electrolyte, so replace the problem battery. Frequent overcharging, refer to the solutions for 'battery overheats during charge'. Finally, the battery may not be watered regularly, so water the battery regularly.
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roydavidAug 17, 2025
What causes unequal cell voltages in a Deka Battery Pack?
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  Michael Gibson DVMAug 17, 2025
  Unequal cell voltages in your Deka Battery Pack can be caused by grounds in the battery, so clean the battery. It could also mean the battery has been used beyond its useful life, so replace it with a battery of equal or higher capacity. Another cause may be weak, leaking, or defective cells, so replace the problem battery.
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Patrick CaldwellAug 22, 2025
Why Deka Battery Pack charge voltage readings do not change during ambient temperature variations?
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  Lisa HarrisAug 22, 2025
  If the battery charge voltage readings of your Deka Battery Pack do not change during ambient temperature variations, it's likely that the temperature compensation is either not present or not working. Verify that temperature compensation is installed and working correctly.
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John JohnsonNov 4, 2025
What to do if Deka Battery Pack not supplying power as when initially installed?
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  Emily HarrisonNov 4, 2025
  If your Deka Battery Pack isn't supplying power as well as it did when first installed, several factors could be at play. The battery might not be fully charged; in this case, charge the battery until the electrolyte specific gravities are within specification. There may be weak, leaking, or defective cells in the battery, and you should replace the problem cell(s). Grounds or shorts in the battery can also cause this issue; remove any grounds or shorts. The battery might have reached the end of its useful life, necessitating a replacement with an equal or higher capacity battery. Another reason could be that the battery was undercharged for a long period and is now sulfated. Verify the charge controller/inverter charge settings and recharge the battery until it's fully charged. Perform a ...