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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2017, 05:45
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

You say the SG has settled after a month but in your other thread you did not have it connected on the load side. I am curious how long it took to settle after connecting it to the load side of the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-08-2017, 08:54
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Glad to hear you got it sorted out.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2017, 05:38
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I was assuming very limited shading. Sounds like you have some. Hopefully it improves when on the hook.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-05-2017, 17:37
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I have a simple formula for solar. If you have 400 watts of panels figure 25% of that in Amp Hours per day in average sunny cruising climes. 400w of solar = 100 Amp Hours a day. In a rainy place...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2017, 05:32
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

And get this book. It will open yours eyes.

Sailboat Electrics Simplified https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070366497/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_WCdizbMZHX25N
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2017, 05:08
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Get the clamp meter and learn to use it. I always enjoy showing people who think their 80 amp alternator is a beast is only putting out 15 amps.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-05-2017, 16:33
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

That doesnt look like mine except the case is similar.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-05-2017, 12:58
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Clamp-Multimeter/dp/B0014GBWK6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495137457&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+sea+system+multimeter

I love mine and I have a Fluke but use this one...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2017, 07:12
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I agree the Fluke is exceptional gear. I have a Fluke multimeter without an amp clamp and like it but I feel the Blue Sea that I use more is just as accurate and as durable at an excellent price...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2017, 06:11
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Not really. It doesnt measure DC Amps.

This is what you want . . .

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 19:37
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

True, unless of course they are four years old and have been abused by someone who didn't realize how to maintain batteries so the number could be anything. Without a proper test you are still just...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 17:24
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

This is where typical battery monitors fail most mortals. You can enter the number of Ah as if the batteries are new and it will always be wrong. Without doing a long 20 hr test you never really know...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2017, 13:55
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

And it can be installed by a caveman!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2017, 13:55
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Lol. It will tell you accurate state of charge without programming or calibration. And the longer you use it the smarter it gets. Truly a wonderful piece of gear.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2017, 13:18
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Bleemus
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

From your experience level there is only one thing you should buy right now and that is a Balmar Smart Gauge. Idiot proof and will give you the numbers you need. Not saying your an idiot but are...
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