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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
I'd have to make more observations to tell you. ...

I'd have to make more observations to tell you.

On the BMK, since I'm using the CC/CV profile, the voltage shown is starting at whatever SOC you happen to be when you start - mostly 12.9-13.1. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Yes, same type. They take 125-135 amps from the...

Yes, same type. They take 125-135 amps from the Magnum 2812.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
No, that is their max rating. Each battery is...

No, that is their max rating. Each battery is rated at 80 amps max acceptance, 100 amps max discharge.

I don't seem to have trouble charging them to mid-14 volts on the display. It's just that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Thanks all. It's starting to gel, but I have a...

Thanks all. It's starting to gel, but I have a ways to go.

Let me ask you a remedial question.

My existing alternator is rated at 130 amp.

The charging circuit for the house batteries is 40...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2017, 02:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Actually, by leaving the existing separator in...

Actually, by leaving the existing separator in line, I don't quite understand why I need another parallel separator to run from the alternator to the battery bank. What is the "separation" really...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2017, 01:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Anyone suggest a specific separator or isolator...

Anyone suggest a specific separator or isolator device that I should use?

Are you suggesting something like this? ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-21-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Thanks for all the comments. Trying to digest...

Thanks for all the comments. Trying to digest what some of you are saying. I think the internal regulator would probably be OK. Don't think I need three stage charging since I using lithium...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-21-2017, 03:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Some pics of what I have. Does look like the...

Some pics of what I have. Does look like the drawings, thankfully.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-20-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
I know! There are $200 ones on ebay, but you...

I know! There are $200 ones on ebay, but you don't really know what you are getting. Not terribly worried about costs, more worried about starting a fire.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-20-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,426
Posted By wincrasher
Upgrading Dodge Alternator

With the BMK installed, I can get a good look now on my house battery charging.

I'm seeing 125-135 amps from my Magnum 2812. I get around 10-12 amps from my solar. At idle, I see 32-35 amps...
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