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sdnomad · 12-03-2010, 04:43 PM

Robert, I have been reading up and corresponding with Mike to try to get up to speed so I do this right. There is talk about recalibrating or recalibration of the battery. What is meant by recalibrating? Below was a post of yours where you spoke about recalibration.

Also, I am looking at ordering the parts for a grid charger. Do I need the 12V power supply for my civic or can I do like you mentioned below?

"The plans call for just leaving the battery fan running whenever you're charging. Instead, I'm keeping Honda's BCM powered up (along with the high voltage contactor and DC/DC converter). The battery fan will turn on only if it gets too hot. No more cold batteries in the winter. This also keeps the BCM abreast of the true state of charge of the battery, avoiding the recalibration you'd otherwise get."

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sdnomad EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Robert, I have been reading up and corresponding with Mike to try to get up to speed so I do this right. There is talk about recalibrating or recalibration of the battery. What is meant by recalibrating? Below was a post of yours where you spoke about recalibration. Also, I am looking at ordering the parts for a grid charger. Do I need the 12V power supply for my civic or can I do like you mentioned below? "The plans call for just leaving the battery fan running whenever you're charging. Instead, I'm keeping Honda's BCM powered up (along with the high voltage contactor and DC/DC converter). The battery fan will turn on only if it gets too hot. No more cold batteries in the winter. This also keeps the BCM abreast of the true state of charge of the battery, avoiding the recalibration you'd otherwise get." Last edited by sdnomad; 12-03-2010 at 05:48 PM..