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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-21-2018, 01:44 PM
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Posted By VanFan
Thanks for the thoughts. As it happens, my...

Thanks for the thoughts. As it happens, my brother is a programmer and has some experience with Arduino controllers. If I can't find a solution out of the box, he has volunteered to set me up with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-17-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
That sure would be nice. Then maybe they'd allow...

That sure would be nice. Then maybe they'd allow customers to set their own runtime limit, if any. In the meantime, the hard coded runtime is very frustrating.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-16-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
I think you're right. Also, the limits are...

I think you're right. Also, the limits are probably there to avoid returning to a vehicle that has accidentally run out of fuel due to an unintended start. But both the garage/CO and unintended start...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-16-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
I believe the Silverleaf system is the monitor,...

I believe the Silverleaf system is the monitor, but they don't manufacture equipment such as the start/stop module (the device that relays start and stop pulses or current to the engine starter...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-16-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
You're right about 5000 btu's not being up to the...

You're right about 5000 btu's not being up to the task down here. Except for the fan noise, I doubt if we'd even notice it was on. Ours is 13,000 and that's the minimum that would be effective. We...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-16-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
I wonder why their system runs for such a short...

I wonder why their system runs for such a short time. Maybe there's a Federal regulation that limits the run time for automatic start/stop systems.



That would be wonderful. Unfortunately...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-16-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
Are those the maximum times they let the engine...

Are those the maximum times they let the engine run or the minimum?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-15-2018, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,906
Posted By VanFan
Automatic Engine Start Stop Module

I have a custom built van with 2 alternators charging a 600 amp hour lithium battery. I can run the air conditioner for about 4 hours with this setup before I have to turn on the engine to charge the...
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