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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2009, 14:45
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
GM, I must be having a "Blond Moment", as I still...

GM, I must be having a "Blond Moment", as I still don't understand how you arrived at the above numbers in your post I've quoted.

Could you be kind enough to detail the math a bit more please....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-06-2009, 12:28
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
What size Inverter? -The sequel

An addendum to this thread which i am very interested in learn about.

What precipitated my original query (2000 watt vs. 2500 watt inverter)was my desire to use my "still plenty of life in it"...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-06-2009, 12:15
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
Thanks for this GM. BTW, you are corect,...

Thanks for this GM.

BTW, you are corect, the next size up is 95mm not 90mm (I just learned that yesterday).

Candidly, I do not entirely understand the significance of the figures you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-05-2009, 17:05
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
Thanks for the advice. Could you convert that...

Thanks for the advice. Could you convert that into the wire sizing for me using mm's???: Line Losses Calculator - Storage (https://www.reuk.co.uk/Line-Losses-Calculator.htm) to calculate your line...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-05-2009, 16:59
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
I may be crazy but I'm not stupid! :D I...

I may be crazy but I'm not stupid! :D

I knew that was necessary, but thanks anyway for the advice.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-05-2009, 06:54
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
Just plugged in numbers based on a max of 14v...

Just plugged in numbers based on a max of 14v charging (think that would be about right) and a 70mill wire JUST works (@3.11% loss)

Measured the diameter of the piece of 70 mill I have and it...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-05-2009, 06:17
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
Good question GM! Candidly, as I am from...

Good question GM!

Candidly, as I am from "up north", and I'm "down under", I suspect not all is created equal, which is what in part concerns me. The other part is I don't understand as yet is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-05-2009, 05:40
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
That's my point, re-read what I wrote. From a...

That's my point, re-read what I wrote. From a manufacturing cost perspective, in reality a 2500 watt inverter/charger should not cost 25% more than a 2000 watt one.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2009, 22:33
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
Unfortunately short leads will not be an option. ...

Unfortunately short leads will not be an option.

That's why I'lll be going to 70mm cables to address this issue.

Looks like I will also be going with a 2000 watt unit as the want 25% more for...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-05-2009, 19:46
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
Be assured I will be increasing the size of my...

Be assured I will be increasing the size of my battery leads to accomodate either wattage. Don't know as yet whether the addl 500 watt difference will also increase wiring size.

Feel free to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-05-2009, 18:41
Replies: 28
Views: 4,272
Posted By BlueSovereign
What Size Inverter?

I am installing a 900A/hr house bank, including a 100amp Charger/Inverter Mastervolt Combi & a 100amp Mastervolt Charger.

My DC system is a standard "down-under" 230 Volts DC. I am trying to...
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