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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-03-2022, 01:00 PM
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Posted By N147JK
This is exactly what I'm wondering about. The...

This is exactly what I'm wondering about. The engine side has an alternator and one regulator charging 2 batteries. Same on the house side - an onboard "smart charger" potentially charging 2...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-02-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By N147JK
OK, interesting. Inversely, if I have a smart...

OK, interesting. Inversely, if I have a smart charger on 2 batteries, 1 depleted needing full charge voltage, the other charged and needing float, the charger may run on float. This will mean the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-02-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By N147JK
A follow-up question.. With the SS isolators...

A follow-up question..

With the SS isolators (or solenoid isolator latched), if the charger is online, it will attempt to charge both batteries. But how does that work when one battery is fully...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-01-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By N147JK
Thank you for that - I was afraid I had that...

Thank you for that - I was afraid I had that wrong.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-01-2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By N147JK
Yes that makes sense, but I don't want to buy...

Yes that makes sense, but I don't want to buy another isolator if I don't need to. I just wanted to make sure I understood how the isolator I already have handles 2 batteries with the charger on.
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-01-2022, 12:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By N147JK
Ross - thanks for the reply. You're right,...

Ross - thanks for the reply.

You're right, the chassis battery typically wouldn't need a charge. But it's good to know one can keep it fully charged by using the onboard charger, "just in case"....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-31-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By N147JK
Reality check - charging 2 batteries simultaneously

Just want to make sure I understand this correctly..

1. I have a typical onboard, shore-powered battery charger.
2. My van has an old-school solenoid style battery isolator.
3. When the ignition...
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