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Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-22-2018, 11:27 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Booster - did you end up using Hall Effect...

Booster - did you end up using Hall Effect sensors to monitor alternator output? If so, maybe that is a good and not too invasive or difficult way for WingedRyno to know that he is fully utilizing...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-22-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
I used exaggerate as in overstate. I didn't...

I used exaggerate as in overstate. I didn't think for a minute that there was any intention to mislead. I still don't understand why one would add up voltages like that but if it helps you then...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-22-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
I think that adding voltages like that is...

I think that adding voltages like that is meaningless. This is the chart on WingedRyno's website:


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It was actually a slow and steady increase in system voltage and not the wild swings...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-22-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
You've asked 4 questions and I don't understand...

You've asked 4 questions and I don't understand what it is that you are asking.

What, specifically, do you see as hyperbole?
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-22-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
Your interpretation of the data appears to be...

Your interpretation of the data appears to be wrong. It looks to me that you've mistakenly exaggerated the collective hourly results by a multiple of 7. The Volt Increase at 1 Hour s/b 0.35V, 2 Hour...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-26-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
WingedRyno would have no idea of what the...

WingedRyno would have no idea of what the remaining battery capacity is in his RV. There could be 120ah or 920ah remaining but there is no way for him to know for sure. It appears to be a challenge...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-06-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
The Master Instruments chart shows 20% SoC being...

The Master Instruments chart shows 20% SoC being 13.08V whereas the chart WingedRyno is using shows 13.1V being 50% SoC.

12.44V on the Master Instruments chart indicates 5% SoC whereas the chart...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-06-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
SoC curve of an LiFEPO4 cell (4 cells in series...

SoC curve of an LiFEPO4 cell (4 cells in series in 12V systems)
...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-06-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
I'd like to know how you are figuring out the...

I'd like to know how you are figuring out the remaining capacity ............. Is it just a total guess?
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-06-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
How do you know remaining capacity? ...

How do you know remaining capacity?



Ask & find out the answer. It would be good to know.

Sounds like you're having fun. :clap:

Maybe someone here will comment on the air conditioner...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-01-2017, 11:18 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
That's correct but note that the Tripp Lite...

That's correct but note that the Tripp Lite itself (if using the remote switch) was still on if plugged into grid power. The only way to actually turn it off was a switch on the Tripp Lite unit...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-01-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
Think of the unit as what it is, an...

Think of the unit as what it is, an inverter/charger.

A fundamental difference between an inverter/charger and a converter/charger is that a converter can function as a 12V power supply. ...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 07-29-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
It was very astute of you to test before paying. ...

It was very astute of you to test before paying. It remains their problem to get it satisfactorily repaired quickly. :thumbup:



Great idea. Dan Neeley knows how to fix them also so he may yet...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 07-28-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
An ammeter would explain what is going on. ...

An ammeter would explain what is going on.
13.2V at 120 amps = heavy load, alternator working hard, trying to keep up.
13.2V at 10 amps = light load, alternator working easy, regulator still...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 07-28-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
It could simply be a float voltage caused by the...

It could simply be a float voltage caused by the Balmar regulator if that module was already near fully charged. I'd turn on more discharged modules to see if the voltage increases.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 07-28-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
How many modules were turned on at that time?

How many modules were turned on at that time?
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 06-17-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
Why not have the first B van with a butler robot...

Why not have the first B van with a butler robot handling all those mundane chores for you :idea:

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21st Century Robot (https://www.21stcenturyrobot.com/kit)

In addition to button pushing...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 06-16-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
Do you have to remember to turn on all 8 modules...

Do you have to remember to turn on all 8 modules before driving if you want them to charge or is that automatically controlled? If not automatic, if it is only a 2 hour drive how many modules would...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 06-02-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
Your diesel tank, fresh water and waste tank...

Your diesel tank, fresh water and waste tank capacity would determine that, not battery capacity.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-16-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
Have you considered other larger RV types if...

Have you considered other larger RV types if basically full timing?

As you would be going from no RV experience to near full time use I'll point out some of the advantages of a bigger unit: A...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-15-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 106,738
Posted By markopolo
You might find that tank capacities are the most...

You might find that tank capacities are the most limiting factor. Class B's have smaller fresh water and waste tank capacities. It would become a factor if more than one person enjoys showering...
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