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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-29-2018, 03:53 PM
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Posted By booster
It appears that with a standalone you can control...

It appears that with a standalone you can control the output of the alternator by shutting off the field, which prevents the big connection spike. The regulator would continue to be powered. Once...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-29-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,368
Posted By booster
That is an interesting idea, for sure, but I...

That is an interesting idea, for sure, but I think it would be best suited for a standalone engine generator setup, or the voltage would be influenced by other loads from the van engine, headlights,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By booster
The separator may actually pull higher current...

The separator may actually pull higher current than the 1500am when it is actuating, either because it is a reduced hold relay or may even bistable.



I will have to look at the relays again,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,368
Posted By booster
Good information for all. It appears the Victron...

Good information for all. It appears the Victron is originally designed to handle signal level power when used with their central controller systems, so they really can't run much of anything. What...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,368
Posted By booster
When I looked at the Victron monitors a couple of...

When I looked at the Victron monitors a couple of years ago while considering a similar control circuit setup, the thing that gave me pause was the very low current rating of the Victron internal...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-20-2018, 10:57 PM
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Views: 7,368
Posted By booster
I think you have it diagnosed correctly that it...

I think you have it diagnosed correctly that it is the lithium batteries holding the separator closed all the time. It is a big waste of power as the coil will use about 1.5 amps continously.


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