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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 52
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Posted By booster
Our winter trip got cancelled due to DW getting...

Our winter trip got cancelled due to DW getting ill, but a short late fall trip seemed to indicate all was working well. Spring is coming and we will be off to see how it does over time. I think we...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-07-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I got the parts I needed yesterday and finished...

I got the parts I needed yesterday and finished up the cleanup. Really not much, as all I did was replace the steel nuts on the alternator output with tow brass jam nuts, and move the oil temp TC to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-02-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I think that most of the mystery of the craze...

I think that most of the mystery of the craze readings I have been getting off the Harbor Freight temp gun are figured out. It doesn't appear to have much to do with the emissivity, or that kind of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-02-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I broke down and ordered a Fluke 62MAX+ tonight. ...

I broke down and ordered a Fluke 62MAX+ tonight. Has adjustable emissivity and circular laser spot to show the sample location and size. We had a similar one where I used to work and the circular...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-02-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
75 amps would be a lot for wet cells, but...

75 amps would be a lot for wet cells, but according to Lifeline our 440ah of AGM will pull upwards of 300 amps if down under 50%. What we have found is that you can't go that high for a charge from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
Went out today and moved the TC from the through...

Went out today and moved the TC from the through bolt of the case to the output post, like the Balmar temp sensor is to see how it compared. The temps on the TC thermometer looked very similar...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I was using our 1500 watt electric heater through...

I was using our 1500 watt electric heater through the 2000 watt PSW Magnum inverter, plus there was always about 75 or more amps going to the batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I need to clarify a bit, as I misspoke about the...

I need to clarify a bit, as I misspoke about the voltage on the ammeter. It IS the voltage at the batteries and will read lower than setpoint, or running point, of the alternator, especially at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
Started the engine as I normally would, with it...

Started the engine as I normally would, with it set on low alternator output and coach batteries disconnected. Let it idle down a bit (650rpm) and then connected the coach batteries. It flashed up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
My stuff finally showed up so I could try making...

My stuff finally showed up so I could try making electrically isolated, thermally connected thermocouple connectors. I used a #10 wire ring connector with a 5/16" screw size, but then cut it open...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
Everything I had read about thermocouples seemed...

Everything I had read about thermocouples seemed to say they were susceptible to RF interference, so that is what I figured I had that was making the thermometer go nuts with engine running, but not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-17-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I finished the wiring to make the spare regulator...

I finished the wiring to make the spare regulator easy to put in. Unclip one connector and connect two. They are Delphi weatherproof connectors so easy and just like the OEM type.

In normal...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-16-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I took a guess and called CDI electronics, which...

I took a guess and called CDI electronics, which seems to own Baldor now, and got no one that new much of anything, but then finally was able to find number for the main US office of Transpo, who...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-16-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I am still waiting for an answer from Balmar on...

I am still waiting for an answer from Balmar on the new vs old backup regulator. I was digging through the Transpo (who actually makes it) literature and found a place that said another regulator...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-11-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
I think the watts would probably be more like...

I think the watts would probably be more like 2500 watts. What we see when we are at 180 amps, which is the target, is that we get .4/.5v of drop in the cable to the batteries. So 180 X 13.9 =...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-10-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
We just got back from our quick trip of a couple...

We just got back from our quick trip of a couple of days. The distance turned out to be a good match for getting information that will be useful.

Ran the batteries down 253ah before leaving...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-08-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
That sounds like what could happen here.

That sounds like what could happen here.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-08-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
After a long drawn out process (they list the...

After a long drawn out process (they list the tech service hours wrong) I did finally get to talk to someone, although they were not very technical and had to go and try to get information.

He...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-06-2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
Just got back from the first driving test of...

Just got back from the first driving test of things. The batteries were down, maybe 100ah, but I don't really know because they had been disconnected and back on again many times in the early...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
Good find, my searches didn't bring up that one. ...

Good find, my searches didn't bring up that one.

Interesting that they have two red wires, with different functions. One for power and one for initiate. I only have one red. That would mean...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
The Balmar ERS backup regulator showed up, so I...

The Balmar ERS backup regulator showed up, so I decided to go out and get the wiring ready for putting on the connectors that are due today. Would be nice to test it before we head out for a few...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
The controls are on the dash in the lower tray...

The controls are on the dash in the lower tray where we have had control stuff for a long time. I combined the dual electric fan control into the same panel as the regulator control for simplicity. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
There was really nothing wildly out the ordinary...

There was really nothing wildly out the ordinary to installing and wiring the updated system.

The alternator goes on the passenger side of the engine, fairly low on the engine. I did spend a lot...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
That is why we will be carrying the easy to...

That is why we will be carrying the easy to install backup regulator mentioned earlier. It will plug in with Delphi plugs and be able to run one alternator.

It appears that most boaters with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2016, 01:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,789
Posted By booster
Sounds like the GM system I read about. They use...

Sounds like the GM system I read about. They use a inductive coil to pickup the battery current at the battery, it said. With the forced move to standalone systems, I think we probably will see...
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