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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-26-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
Here are my current plans: I have two of...

Here are my current plans:

I have two of these on order from amazon:

Namsan Warmer Pet Heating Pads - Dog Safety Indoor Bed Cat Electric Heating Blanket with Free Cover, Red (11.8")...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-25-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
Lithium battery warming idea

Davydd — Which 12v warming blanket do you use? How do You have it positioned (under the cells, above, how does it contact the cells, etc)?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-24-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
You can’t charge them at 0 C or colder. Starting...

You can’t charge them at 0 C or colder. Starting at -4 C, the cold may start to damage their chemistry permanently.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-22-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
That would be a major pain to remove them. They...

That would be a major pain to remove them. They are cells that I wired together, not drop ins, and they are situated pretty securely. I’d need to take the entire battery apart.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
Another interesting product. My battery sits on ...

Another interesting product. My battery sits on top of a long wooden raised platform inside my van. I couple place something like this heating cable under the wooden platform....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
Thanks!! That looks very promising!

Thanks!! That looks very promising!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
Which 12vdc units would you recommend?

Which 12vdc units would you recommend?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
The solar is not adequate to run an electric...

The solar is not adequate to run an electric heater — I don’t think anyone’s is. You’d need some serious KWh’s!


So here’s a rundown of my propex issues. First of all, we are limited by the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
I did notice this on amazon which would allow me...

I did notice this on amazon which would allow me to do what I’m proposing without the inverter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FNSH1Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A1GUQD3SRXOFFI&psc=1
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
I run my inverter all the time, but I’m 24v and...

I run my inverter all the time, but I’m 24v and it’s a victron multiplus — I barely notice the inverter overhead.

And I just thought of something obvious — the the warmers will likely not turn...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,338
Posted By Van_Dreams
Lithium battery warming idea

I store my DIY promaster outside at a storage facility without access to an AC source. The solar is generally able to keep up, even in winter. The only issue has been keeping the van interior at an...
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