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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-07-2022, 08:47 PM
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Posted By avanti
That makes sense. But doesn't one need pretty...

That makes sense. But doesn't one need pretty tight voltages to pull off a constant-voltage "finishing" stage to get to a full charge? I guess lots of people don't bother with that, though.

I am...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 07:06 PM
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Posted By avanti
Not certain what you are asking. My current...

Not certain what you are asking.

My current rig has a Balmar MC614, as do many second-alternator setups. It has a voltage-sense input.

For my next rig, I am seriously considering an "engine...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 05:14 PM
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Posted By avanti
Sure: Some chargers (such as the Balmar...

Sure:
Some chargers (such as the Balmar regulator/charger) have a "voltage sense" input. This is a high-impedance input that reads the battery voltage while drawing almost no current. Since there is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 45
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Posted By avanti
That raises an interesting question: Do any of...

That raises an interesting question:
Do any of these B2Bs provide voltage-sense inputs the way the Balmer does? IMO this is a very important feature anywhere where voltage is critical. Line drop is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 45
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Posted By avanti
The various dangers of electricity is a complex...

The various dangers of electricity is a complex topic, and there are a lot of misconceptions floating around. The "current kills" thing that everybody repeats really is misleading for the reason...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-01-2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,463
Posted By avanti
IMO, you should ALWAYS use a chassis return for...

IMO, you should ALWAYS use a chassis return for any DC circuit that runs for any significant distance. The ampicity of a proper chassis connection is far greater than any practical wire size.
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