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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2006, 08:58
Replies: 15
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Posted By btrayfors
Iota Chargers - PWM

I finally got some info direct from the horse's mouth: an Iota engineer.

He confirmed that, indeed, Iota chargers use Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). PWM is a technique which has generated a lot of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-12-2006, 17:57
Replies: 15
Views: 3,408
Posted By btrayfors
Actually, it is my understanding that the output...

Actually, it is my understanding that the output of marine diesel generators and modern industrial generators pretty closely approximates a good sine wave, not a "modified sine wave" and certainly...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-12-2006, 16:32
Replies: 15
Views: 3,408
Posted By btrayfors
Paul, Most marine generators have a sine...

Paul,

Most marine generators have a sine wave (not square wave) output. This includes Northern Lights, NextGen, Panda, etc. It also includes the little gasoline-driven Honda gensets.

Bill
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-12-2006, 13:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,408
Posted By btrayfors
Charlie, I don't know about the temp...

Charlie,

I don't know about the temp sensors, but I don't think so. And, I don't think they're required, if what I've been told by an engineer selling them is right.

I bought a 45A model a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-12-2006, 13:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,408
Posted By btrayfors
Charlie, Here's another vote for the Iota...

Charlie,

Here's another vote for the Iota chargers. They are very well built, relatively inexpensive, and incorporate some interesting features to keep your batteries healthy (like pulse...
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