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When calculating battery capacity for a new installation, what safety / aging factor is recommended to be applied to the calculated Ampere-Hour total?

CAN/ULC-S524 Appendix C necessitates a safety derating factor, typically 20-25% (multiply by 1.25), to account for battery aging and performance variations.

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Question: When calculating battery capacity for a new installation, what safety / aging factor is recommended to be applied to the calculated Ampere-Hour total?

Answer options:

  • 1.10 (10%)
  • 1.50 (50%) ✅ 1.25 (25%)
  • 2.00 (100%)

Correct answer: 1.25 (25%)

Explanation: CAN/ULC-S524 Appendix C necessitates a safety derating factor, typically 20-25% (multiply by 1.25), to account for battery aging and performance variations.

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