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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-09-2020, 08:53 PM
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Posted By markopolo
That's what I see also (not on a solar...

That's what I see also (not on a solar controller) although with mine it's very close to 14V ( like 13.98V ) rather than 13.8V. There seems to be no gain charging at a higher voltage when using a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-09-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
That's a nice feature to have on your controller...

That's a nice feature to have on your controller :thumbup:

As you've explained above, PWM controllers can't take full advantage of the panel output wattage. I expected to see 8A output with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-09-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Thanks for the info re: higher voltage, improving...

Thanks for the info re: higher voltage, improving efficiency etc.

I was doing a test to compare MPPT vs PWM so the 19V 8A was meant represent/simulate ideal conditions for a single 152W panel.
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-08-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Hoping that you see this post Rick.... How...

Hoping that you see this post Rick....

How do you "limit the Solar Controller input current" to 80% of the rated output power of the boost converter as mentioned above? Is that a setting on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-28-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Thanks for the info about the relays :thumbup:

Thanks for the info about the relays :thumbup:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-28-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Rick - if you get a chance, would you describe...

Rick - if you get a chance, would you describe your detector relay setup in more detail for me?

Also, do you use blocking diodes with your boost converter or does using the solar controller...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-31-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Your friends excitement of getting a lithium...

Your friends excitement of getting a lithium battery would quickly wear off if you take away the ability to charge the lithium by driving or idling.

You might be able to add a switch on the dash...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-31-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Thanks for the info Harry - I've seen several...

Thanks for the info Harry - I've seen several posts on other forums that say the PD lithium chargers stay at 14.6V when on and folks either unplug or switch the AC breaker for the charger off. Good...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-31-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,820
Posted By markopolo
Booster makes a great point about checking to see...

Booster makes a great point about checking to see if the Renogy unit needs to see a battery in order to work. You could end up with a coach with no house 12V and no way to easily get the lithium...
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