Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Search Results

		Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Search Results

Vendors

Showing results 1 to 15 of 15
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Livia

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

12-04-2010, 08:54

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks again to everyone who responded. We...

Thanks again to everyone who responded. We installed the batteries.

SV Estrellita 5.10b: 500 Amps! (https://thegiddyupplan.blogspot.com/2010/04/500-amps.html)

I'll post at some point in the...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

03-03-2010, 17:59

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Nick - Thank you for your entire post. In...

Nick - Thank you for your entire post. In particular that was an excellent walk through for me on the Honda 2000. When we have the system set up I will give some real world information on what amps...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 15:09

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks - very useful - these tips are going in my...

Thanks - very useful - these tips are going in my maintenance notes. We have the temp sensors for both.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 15:08

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks John - we really have thought through all...

Thanks John - we really have thought through all of those issues already and the batteries are our last decision. We are putting on 215W of solar. We aren't going to get a wind generator yet unless...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:45

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

I'm learning - fantastic and thanks. Our...

I'm learning - fantastic and thanks.

Our Magnum lists 85% efficiency. Based on the fact that other things will be running we'll have to trial and error what amps to set the Magnum as "max".

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:38

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Sorry by downgrade I meant "change the settings...

Sorry by downgrade I meant "change the settings on the charger" not "change the charger" - we just got that thing installed finally! :)

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:27

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks Stillraining - I just read this thread...

Thanks Stillraining - I just read this thread (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/honda-eu2000-largest-charger-16312.html) and I think I understand what you are saying. If we need to downgrade...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:15

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Have you tested the Odyssey's specifically in...

Have you tested the Odyssey's specifically in comparison? I'm asking because Odyssey claims they are better. If you have real world data suggesting otherwise I would love to hear it - exactly why I...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:13

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks. Like I said earlier it is difficult to...

Thanks. Like I said earlier it is difficult to find real world info on these. I really appreciate it.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:12

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Excellent point to remember, however, if I...

Excellent point to remember, however, if I understand correctly the extra amps will shorten the bulk charge time (because the bank can take more amps then) and thus shorten the overall time by...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:08

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Excellent point. Yes, the 75-85...

Excellent point.

Yes, the 75-85 limit is the Honda 1000W which is the more common model. The Honda 2000 is 2000 (max, not sustained)/12V = 167Amps DC.

We agree with you...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-02-2010, 13:01

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Hi Chala, Thanks for your response. I should...

Hi Chala, Thanks for your response.

I should have said "takes a higher rate of charge all of the way to 100% than other AGMs" meaning that at 94% the odyssey/diehard would be taking a lesser...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

25-02-2010, 13:03

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks Zed. Informative although I agree I don't...

Thanks Zed. Informative although I agree I don't think it hits this question on the head.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-02-2010, 15:25

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Thanks Jim - there just isn't a lot of real world...

Thanks Jim - there just isn't a lot of real world data on the odysseys so any info is appreciated.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-02-2010, 14:02

Replies: 42

Charging to 100%

Views: 5,891

Posted By Livia

Charging to 100%

It is difficult to ask a battery question without starting a war, but I'll try!

1) Let's assume I want to buy AGM batteries not Flooded for my own reasons.
2) AGM batteries like to be brought to...

Showing results 1 to 15 of 15

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:23.

Visit our Popular Forums

The Fleet

Cruising Business

Life Aboard a Boat

Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling

Engineering & Systems

Photo Categories

Recent Photos

Listing Categories