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Forum: General Discussion Forum

08-11-2016, 07:50 PM

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Posted By avanti

Yes. With internal transfer switch.

Yes. With internal transfer switch.

Forum: General Discussion Forum

08-11-2016, 07:27 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

Some of those other current estimates are pretty...

Some of those other current estimates are pretty wacky, too.
100 watts for the idle inverter?! My Outback 2800 is spec'd at 20 watts, backed up by my actual measurement.

And, 50 watts of LEDs...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

08-03-2016, 10:57 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

Be a little careful reading too much into my...

Be a little careful reading too much into my reported data. I am pretty sure that I didn't start collecting data at startup (i.e., there may have been a bit of charging that was unrecorded). I HAVE...

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08-02-2016, 04:42 PM

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Posted By avanti

Let's be precise: The system that ARV designed...

Let's be precise: The system that ARV designed around the Nations alternator did not prove capable in that situation. The evidence does not extend beyond that statement.

You might want to consider...

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08-02-2016, 06:46 AM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

??? Yes, it repeatedly dropped briefly below...

???
Yes, it repeatedly dropped briefly below 140 amps, but as I said, it AVERAGED around 200 amps, which is what matters. That is WAY more than enough to run the A/C. As for your "death spiral",...

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08-01-2016, 10:02 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

I provided some real-life data on the performance...

I provided some real-life data on the performance of my Nations' Alternator in message #2 of this thread:
https://www.classbforum.com/forums/f23/lifeline-or-others-charging-times-5683.html#post46481...

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07-23-2016, 03:43 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

There is a difference between a broken product...

There is a difference between a broken product and a stupid product.:problem:

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-13-2016, 02:33 AM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

A mis-designed circuit could easily do this. ...

A mis-designed circuit could easily do this.

As someone (Marko?) suggested above somewhere, whatever is consuming such power will be hot. Should be easy enough to find.

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-10-2016, 06:33 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

Dunno, but it isn't hard to find 500amp relays...

Dunno, but it isn't hard to find 500amp relays that draw less than 1A when activated, e.g.:
...

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06-10-2016, 05:47 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

I am not questioning your data, but 3.5 amps from...

I am not questioning your data, but 3.5 amps from any reasonably sized relay is out of line. I no longer have a separation relay, but as I said, my propane solenoid (which is similar) measures out at...

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06-10-2016, 04:11 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

I realize that. But, what are the other...

I realize that. But, what are the other possibilities? The internal self-discharge of the batteries themselves is pretty well-understood. What's left? I guess there is the external control/display...

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06-10-2016, 03:55 PM

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ecotrek batteries using 6 internal amps

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Posted By avanti

I agree that on the surface at least, this report...

I agree that on the surface at least, this report seems absurd. I recently carefully measured all of my loads. My entire TV consumes 1.5 amps; my propane solenoid valve consumes .7 amps (and most...

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