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40 Amp Power Supply to Charge LiFePO4 ?
by nut17 » Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:59 am
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I am really aiming this question at Terry. I am looking at this as a mains charger to supplement the solar charging for my 600 AH LiFePO4 battery...
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I did a temporary install and hooked the new charger up this morning. Battery was at 588 AH remaining and sitting on 13.3 volts. I plugged the new...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:12 am
Mastervolt IVO Smart 12/25-2 Charger
by Keevo52 » Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:40 pm
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G,day all
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Sir,
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Last post by Lesbarb Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:57 pm
Re wiring
by Mrcoolabah1au » Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:51 am
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Nice job for some in melbourbe to re wire an american motor home think this mite just do Terry in his spare time :lol:
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In between jobs :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:56 pm
Alminox
by Mrcoolabah1au » Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:24 pm
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I got mine from blackwood in shepparton but stores all over big store in regency park in S.A :D :D :D
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Yes thank you Terry :) (pigs arse) :)
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Last post by Dot Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:03 pm
I need a topic
by T1 Terry » Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:31 pm
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As my ban from the CF has been extended for another mth because of my extreme good looks and the REDMEN there are jealous (only reason I can think of...
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How come the bubbles in Schweppes drinks are smaller than the bubbles in other drinks?
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Last post by dcsingos Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:58 pm
12 Volt issue
by Kappy » Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:26 am
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I posted this together with other issues in another section, so though I would break it up.
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Thanks,
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Last post by supersparky Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:33 pm
show off your controls
by bagmaker » Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:29 am
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The bus needs a new electrical / services panel area, why re-invent the wheel?
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I have one that just turns on an LED, nothing else. I have fun turning it on and seeing how long it takes for Kay to turn it back off. Sometimes...
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Last post by Jon and Kay Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:08 am
Solar Percentage (location/Season)
by Jon and Kay » Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:35 pm
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Is there an App or program that calculates the expected solar output from a panel laying flat (on MH) at different Lattitude and times of year?
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I can't see a MPPT controller beating the harvest of a PWM controlling a SSR, especially under low light conditions.
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Last post by Jon and Kay Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:56 pm
DC to DC chargers, do you really need one?
by T1 Terry » Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:29 pm
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Those who have visited the CF would know this is a volatile subject over there, so good it got me banned :lol:
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I am using the inverter to run a 25amp CTEK through A ssr and pl 20 at the moment, have to talk to you about that BMS to look after the cells.
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Last post by bob r Sat Aug 13, 2016 11:29 am
One dry solar cell
by Jon and Kay » Sun Jul 24, 2016 2:45 pm
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I checked the roof this morning after the fog cleared to see if the solar panels needed cleaning.
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Ah if you had seen the video I have seen the other day about how the lets say northern neighbours are making plastic food, not for display but...
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Last post by T1 Terry Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:26 am
Inverter
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:43 pm
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Our inverter is now playing up wont run tv for any longer five or ten minutes black out for 30 sec to a minute then comes on for another five minutes...
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I have one of those ebay cheap plug in wattage meters on my house, one on the lister generator and one on the bus. It always tells me how many watts...
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Last post by native pepper Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:21 pm
Static electricity...
by Chuck » Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:38 pm
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Debated whether this or the 240v section would be most suitable - hopefully this one.
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Oh yes, I do like that, Ron... ;)
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Last post by Chuck Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:47 am
Batteries in cold weather.
by Kelvin12 » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:10 pm
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Is it my imagination that batteries today and not up to scratch in the colder weather. I have 4 in the back of the bus, 12v and 24v hook ups and in...
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I ran into a bloke with this sort of trouble, but he was using starter batteries for everything and not deep cycle. Sounds like something is earthing...
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Last post by native pepper Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:37 am
New Redarc Website
by BruceS » Mon May 16, 2016 12:16 pm
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Who knows?.... there might be some opening specials?
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Yes had a look at it just to see what there got :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Mon Jun 13, 2016 12:20 pm
Gas electric
by Mrcoolabah1au » Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:05 pm
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Any body know anything about this in this month wanderer :?: image.jpeg
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Ok will not get it :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Mon Jun 13, 2016 12:19 pm
PL 40 equalisation mode
by Craig » Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:43 am
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can anyone tell how or if possible to start an equalisation charge on a PL. I have 3 Batteries I want to equalise separately but cannot find how to...
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Yes it nice and sunny solar pumping it in ok :D
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Mon Jun 13, 2016 12:18 pm
Hella light gaskets
by bagmaker » Sat May 21, 2016 8:36 pm
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Does anyone know where one could obtain new gaskets for this type of light?
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You can buy new lights complete as well.
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Last post by El Gringo Sun May 22, 2016 3:59 pm
motor senders, gauge stuff
by bagmaker » Wed May 18, 2016 9:25 pm
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Any guru's know about gauges?
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If you need to do the plugs, I bought lots of the good water proof HID? ones of Ali.
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Last post by jon_d Sat May 21, 2016 7:23 pm
gel battery voltage
by native pepper » Tue May 17, 2016 8:24 am
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Bought a 12ah x 12v gel battery the other day for a small project and when got it home discovered it was at 12.7v, so charged it up over night. On...
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Have another question, ran into a bloke yesterday who has a 24v truck, but uses a 12v crane/winch on it and 12v accessories, like fridge and fuel...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat May 21, 2016 3:09 pm
Victron playing up
by SteveW » Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:43 pm
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Of course these things only happen when it's hot.
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The red dust build up across the tops of lead acid batteries is a major battery killer, especially the flooded cell type as the electrolyte tends to...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat May 14, 2016 8:27 am
Solar panels
by Mrcoolabah1au » Tue May 10, 2016 2:01 pm
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Which is the best way to hook up three solar panels how do we do it ? :D
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Watch out he doesn't get chill blanes on those feet of his. :) :)
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Last post by Dot Wed May 11, 2016 9:22 pm
Cut of switch
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:25 pm
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If I wanted to put some sort of switch to cut the power of for any number of reasons what type do you think I mite need :?:
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Like that idea ask terry when I see him next month he said he will wire up the new cell first then look at what is needed next ok :D :D :D
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Sat Apr 23, 2016 4:47 pm
Replacing a 40ah solar Controller
by Jon and Kay » Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:14 pm
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Ok. Might as well ask why there appears to be a very small selection of solar controllers above 40ah.
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Hi Terry
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Last post by Jon and Kay Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:16 am
Flexible solar panel
by shonky » Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:56 pm
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HI, all.
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Maybe I'm not understanding you Bruce but if the panel is in bright sun there should be volts across both cables with your probes.
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Last post by BruceS Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:16 pm
Solar air con??
by Dot » Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:54 am
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Anyone have thoughts on this type of air con???
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More info here Terry
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Last post by Jon and Kay Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:17 pm
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