Self balancing Meanwell charging combo ?

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I charged my 24s A123 20ah pack as two 12s to 42.5v each. This done with two hp 600 12.6v power supply and two Meanwell 24v set at about 29v to equal 42.5v. When it gets done. Balance .045 to .072
Well I walked away turned off the chargers but left connected for 1 hr. I checked cell voltage and is best I have seen. The voltage lower to 20.84 to 20.86 or 41.70v and .032- .036 balance and checked with 6s cell meter. Wow my A123 20ah id now self balancing with the meanwells. Ha ha.
 
This is just bulk charging 945 cycles. I think if stopped at closer to 3.45v or somewhere a little more the cells would be closer voltages. It's going over that the A123 20ah cell starts getting unbalanced. Meaning after being 90% full little need to reach and to force a balance of 3.65v as with most bms's. Of course I carry the extra weight of unused capacity and the added weight of lifepo4.
Tap that thought on my phone.
 
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