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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-07-2009, 07:19
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Steve, an optimist would say you've just got one...

Steve, an optimist would say you've just got one of the current sensors (or the leads to it) wired up backwards. A pessimist would say "Stand back she's gonna blow!"

I think I'd disconnect the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2009, 07:10
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
LesTek... I hope that was from some guy...

LesTek...

I hope that was from some guy with no marketing skills named Lester, because "Less Tech" doesn't sound like what I'd want in a modern charging system. (VBG)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-07-2009, 20:36
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
If it isn't a Leece-Neville, one can only pray it...

If it isn't a Leece-Neville, one can only pray it isn't a Lucas.

The charging voltages, set points, a clear diagram of what is in there and how it is set up, should not be considered optional....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2009, 21:12
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
I've heard only good about Fullriver...but can't...

I've heard only good about Fullriver...but can't help wondering if the economics of shipping one of the heaviest possible metals from China, coupled with the usual Chinese ethical standards, isn't a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-04-2009, 20:58
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
"tall and skinny batteries would have a problem...

"tall and skinny batteries would have a problem with"
Very interesting observation, Rick! But does a tall & skinny battery still have to have the collectors at the top? Or, could it be manufactured...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-04-2009, 21:20
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Rick- I'm the wrong one to tell about China...

Rick-
I'm the wrong one to tell about China and satellites, because I've got a strong memory of the investigations and scandal some ten(?) years ago involving Chinese launches of US satellites, and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-04-2009, 19:20
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Thanks, Jon, that makes two manufacturers who...

Thanks, Jon, that makes two manufacturers who recommend equalizing. One routinely, the other in response to problems. That's still a minority opinion, seems to be?

I wonder if anyone who has the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-04-2009, 12:53
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Jon, when you mention plans to do an equalization...

Jon, when you mention plans to do an equalization charge, does Fullriver say that will benefit their batteries? Most AGM makers (AFAIK all of them except Lifeline) say not to equalize, you'll damage...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-04-2008, 11:56
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Hope- "...AGMs...must not be allowed to go too...

Hope-
"...AGMs...must not be allowed to go too low and must be charged to capacity each time they are charged, or risk serious damage, "
Not quite right. AGMs no different from any other lead...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-04-2008, 12:37
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
"Has anyone ever heard of an explosion from gas...

"Has anyone ever heard of an explosion from gas escaping from batteries during charging?" Not in a sailboat, but there are several thousands of injuries every year from incidents where folks jump...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2008, 13:23
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Beau- I don't discount them. After all, there...

Beau-
I don't discount them. After all, there is Sturgeon's Law ("90% of everything is trash") which leaves 10% of the huge Chinese market as being potentially quality products. I just wouldn't be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2008, 10:54
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
"I've known 3 boats so far that have gone with...

"I've known 3 boats so far that have gone with the chinese AGMS, and had problems"
And you don't see anything suspicious about that, like CHINESE? The folks who cheated and use leaded paint on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2008, 12:33
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
"because it is a known fact that AGM does not...

"because it is a known fact that AGM does not last as long. because it is a known fact that AGM does not last as long. "
In all the poking around I did last year, I never saw or heard that. Can you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2008, 08:54
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
I remember having some disagreement with his...

I remember having some disagreement with his conclusions but would have to make time to go back and read them again to see why.

An interesting thing, when you say "most sailors" would you agree...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-01-2008, 08:54
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Wheels- Apparently when you charge with DC, in...

Wheels-
Apparently when you charge with DC, in a liquid electrolyte you get self-limiting because high amperage will cause microscopic gas bubbles, which increase the resistance, which in turn...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2008, 18:19
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
Wheels, the battery maker types tell me that...

Wheels, the battery maker types tell me that because AGM uses a starved matt, rather than a liquid electrolyte, all else being equal you can always push more amperage into them without getting the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2008, 11:57
Replies: 127
Views: 59,919
Posted By hellosailor
CSY- "Good old Lead Acid wet cells will last 5...

CSY-
"Good old Lead Acid wet cells will last 5 years or more"
You realize the folks at Rolls and Surette would tell you 10-15 years is a more reasonable expectation.<G>

Monkeyfeet, in wet...
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