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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 28-08-2023, 10:37
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

With multiple cables the only safety requirement is that each (rather than at least one) conductor should have sufficient ampacity for the expected current and be protected by a fuse that would be...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-08-2023, 06:47
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

The charge limit of 50A or 100A (for emergency situations) applies to each Battleborn 100Ahr battery.

If the battery bank has more than one battery in parallel, the total charge current will be...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 22-08-2023, 17:03
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

Plugging it back in is a good move. It will presumably kick in and reduce, or eventually kill the output if the alternator runs hotter than normal. This is important, especially when you are pushing...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 22-08-2023, 15:28
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

The fact that it has been running well is promising, but I am still puzzled why you have unplugged the alternator temperature sensing wire. This is a safety mechanism to prevent the alternator...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 22-08-2023, 14:49
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

I have checked our alternator with an IR thermometer, but our alternator is reasonably closed so there is limited access to measure the internal temperature.

If you are measuring the internal...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 22-08-2023, 14:08
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

Where are you measuring the alternator temperature?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 03-08-2023, 08:33
Replies: 336
Views: 34,030
Posted By noelex 77
Re: DC to DC charger - not needed for boats with proper alternators.

Routine temperatures of 140°C or 284°F are too high for long term reliable operation.
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