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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-23-2021, 12:14 PM
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Posted By eric1514
I was going to try something made from uni-strut...

I was going to try something made from uni-strut but I kinda like where you made different height legs to level the panels. I can't do anything like tilting because the RV has no ladder for getting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-23-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
This has been a big project for me and the next...

This has been a big project for me and the next step is solar panels. I've installed the controller, its remote monitor, circuit breakers, etc. My panels are on back order (2x200w) and I have yet to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-23-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
That's interesting. I had forgotten a very...

That's interesting. I had forgotten a very important detail until now. During the day, I was trying to run down the batteries and had turned on my inverter and plugged in 2 electric throws. That...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-23-2021, 01:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
I ran another test, this time bringing the...

I ran another test, this time bringing the percent full down to 78% and down 92.8 Ah.

I plugged the RV into shore and oddly, the converter started in normal (absorption) mode. I forced it into...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
Getting back to the charge efficiency setting...

Getting back to the charge efficiency setting just so I understand a little better, let's say I run my batteries down 43Ah but to bring them back to 100%, I need to replace not only the 43Ah but...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-17-2021, 02:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
Charge efficiency is set at 95% and "Peukert...

Charge efficiency is set at 95% and "Peukert exponent" is 1.25.

The Trimetric, in my opinion, is a better monitor. I went with the Victron because it is smaller and less industrial looking but...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-17-2021, 12:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
Here are some numbers from a test I just...

Here are some numbers from a test I just performed. I ran the batteries down about 10% or 43Ah. Not a lot, but I'll do a longer test later. SOC was 90%. Trigger points on meter were 14.3v, 1.5% tail...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
Truthfully? I don't know what model Interstate...

Truthfully? I don't know what model Interstate batteries they are. They are what the local Costco is selling now for $89.99. I bought 4 of them last week.
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
No, that's not a typo. It started out at about...

No, that's not a typo. It started out at about where the readings were for 13.6v but instead of leveling off, it has steadily declined. I'm at .56a now.

When you say 7amps do you mean about 1.5-2%...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2021, 02:13 PM
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Posted By eric1514
As an aside, the batteries were in "normal" mode...

As an aside, the batteries were in "normal" mode (PD lingo) all night with these numbers-13.64 volts and .12 amps showing on the Victron. I just forced it into Boost mode and the numbers are 14.41...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
My batteries are wet cells and it's too early in...

My batteries are wet cells and it's too early in the morning to call Interstate. I'll try later today. In the meantime, I'll do the test you described.

Thanks again.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
Thanks, Booster. The batteries are 6 volt...

Thanks, Booster.

The batteries are 6 volt Interstate GC2s. I have 4 for a total of 420Ah. Getting info for them is tough right now so in the mean time I can use Trojan T-105 specs.

1)Trojan...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By eric1514
Victron 712 Monitor Settings

There was another thread on this subject but it ran off course so I'd like to start a new one.

I have 420Ah of batteries, a PD converter and a Victron 712 monitor. As Booster noted in this thread,...
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