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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-27-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
If THAT is the issue, then I apologize. I thought...

If THAT is the issue, then I apologize. I thought my references to your screen name were all lighthearted. Won't happen again.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-26-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
I give up! P.S. -- Why do you keep implying...

I give up!

P.S. -- Why do you keep implying that I am ignorant of ARVs technology? Have I EVER made a factually incorrect claim about them?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-26-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Maybe. But, I do have to say [DavyDD, please...

Maybe. But, I do have to say [DavyDD, please stop reading here.;)] that ARV's design philosophy is often heavily skewed toward absolute effectiveness rather than cost-effectiveness. If they can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-26-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
This issue of ducted cooling is interesting. Note...

This issue of ducted cooling is interesting. Note that the Balmar regulator/charger has an (optional) alternator temperature sensor which permits it to throttle-down the output of the alternator in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
We'll see...

We'll see...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Well, I am enthusiastic as well. However, the...

Well, I am enthusiastic as well. However, the other advantage of AGM is robustness to various kinds of abuse (mis-charging, temperature, etc). Even at the same price, these considerations will most...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-20-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Actually, such systems are not all that expensive...

Actually, such systems are not all that expensive in the grand order of things. I added a 270amp second alternator and upgraded my AGM batteries from 220 to 440 ah. As a DIY install, the entire cost...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
I guess... I'll look for that right after I...

I guess...
I'll look for that right after I find a "home theatre" setup that any sane person would want to use. :rolleyes:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
I agree with this as well. In fact, I am working...

I agree with this as well. In fact, I am working on centralized status monitor system that shows all kinds of status information on our Sprinter's nav screen. But, it will be just display and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
To be concrete, here is the custom control panel...

To be concrete, here is the custom control panel that I designed and GWV build for us:
3165
The Paneltronics console is ideal, at least for us. I gave the selection of circuit grouping a lot of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
I agree. I am all for automation in the cause of...

I agree. I am all for automation in the cause of safety and convenience, but there is no good reason to put all your eggs in one automation controller basket. Their excessive reliance on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Better than nothing. But, if I owned one, I...

Better than nothing.
But, if I owned one, I would mod it in a heartbeat. How hard would it be to directly power the heater from shore power via a manual switch? I don't know whether the pads are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2016, 03:04 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
No. The belief is that there is no way to power...

No. The belief is that there is no way to power those heaters in the event that the batteries need charging in cold weather after the vehicle has been shut down (e.g., after storage).
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-16-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Just to prove to DavyDD that we understand how...

Just to prove to DavyDD that we understand how his van works:
ARV DOES prevent charging when below freezing. What they do wrong is to not provide the ability to power their heating pads from shore...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-15-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
There is no way to make progress with him. Even...

There is no way to make progress with him. Even if you somehow got him to focus on the issue of a cold start with a low battery (which is where RT innovated), he would just go back to saying that he...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-10-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Sigh......

Sigh......
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-09-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
Well, as I think I pointed out once before, even...

Well, as I think I pointed out once before, even Teslas have a standard 12V automotive battery, despite the fact that most of the car is one big Lithium battery. I suspect they thought a bit about...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-09-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,134
Posted By avanti
...and you think posting it here will help? ;):p

...and you think posting it here will help? ;):p
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