Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Showing results 1 to 14 of 14
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: mitiempo
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2017, 06:51
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

22.5 amps DC @24 volts. I doubt a heater would do this.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 23:45
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I haven't tested my battery bank, nor any others.

Apply a load that is 1/20th the size your battery bank was when new. Monitor the battery voltage and time how many hours it takes to reach 21...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 23:10
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

True, that is the purpose of the thread.

But in my opinion you are not likely to do a complete capacity test. It means turning all loads and charging off after the batteries are fully charged and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 22:49
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Best bet is the op is unlikely to do a proper test.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 19:32
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Or just set it for 85 - 90% of their new capacity.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 16:57
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

How old is your battery bank? As batteries age they have less capacity. If you set the monitor to 450 AH and the batteries have lost capacity - very likely - when the monitor states that you are at...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 13:42
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Make sure the shunt is the first connection after the battery negative post. If it isn't any connection that is getting around the shunt will not be counted.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 11:20
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

You don't have to mess with the monitor. Use it for AH counting - both in and out of the bank. It requires no calibration for this.

Use the Smartgauge for battery bank state of charge. It doesn't...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 10:55
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Conventional battery monitors need owner input to remain close to accurate. The state of charge they give can be very inaccurate. One thing they do accurately is inform you of the AH's in or out of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2017, 22:40
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Probably no different than the DCC6000. Manual in english here:
Magnetronic (https://www.magnetronic.de/english.html)

The Smartgauge is the best way to tell your battery bank's state of charge....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-05-2017, 17:21
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

70 amps x 9 hours is 630 AH, isn't it?:confused:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-05-2017, 14:58
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

No, it won't damage the monitor. Where did you get that idea?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-05-2017, 06:45
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

No it is not possible.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-05-2017, 22:09
Replies: 393
Views: 39,094
Posted By mitiempo
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Another way of telling the bank is full is if it is accepting .5% of capacity. In other words a 900 AH bank isn't full until it is accepting 4.5 amps. Easily measured with a clamp meter.

Battery...
Showing results 1 to 14 of 14

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:06.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.