Discussion about any electrical topic except 240 volts. Solar, converters, inverters, lights, battery chargers, etc
Better stock up, Terry
by SteveW » Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:16 pm
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I detest the way media whip up hysteria and distort information. Its not about keeping the barstards honest, its about selling advertising. Most of...
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Which Brand Solar panel?
by Dot » Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:36 am
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Thinking of upgrading the BP solar panels 3 x 80watts in anticipation of going lith later on. What brands etc do you think are the best and why?
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Certainly worth contacting eternabond and asking the question. I have been using the eternabond products for several years now and I will add that I...
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Last post by T1 Terry Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:50 pm
Appointments
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:54 pm
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So were do we go to get a apoitment with T1 and company would like to come over mid February early March :?: :?: :?:
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Dont worry about the visit will go to bathurst the pick up new air con from brisbane :D
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:56 am
Inverter microwave
by mervchally » Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:18 pm
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I,m thinking of a small inverter microwave oven for the van and am wondering what size inverter ( 12 / 240 V ) I would need to run it.
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Thanks for the answers so far. I guess what I need to know is 'are inverter type microwaves any easier to start than a standard microwave ??
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Last post by T1 Terry Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:28 am
relays
by bagmaker » Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:33 am
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Hi wizards,
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I like the Blue Sea fuse and circuit breaker blocks that use the screw connection and not the blade terminals
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Last post by Toolman Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:14 pm
LED's for MH
by Dot » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:20 pm
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I would like to put a LED light (12v) over the table but want it to be quite bright (about 150 lumens) and if poss on a bendy / flexible arm. What do...
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Not more battery operated things ;) :twisted:
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Last post by Greynomad Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:24 am
Battery Fuses
by Jon and Kay » Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:45 pm
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Is it necessary to fuse both sides of a 12v battery?
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My old AGMs used to supply all that was asked of them, but they couldn't quite handle the air conditioner startup (the Genny did that and then the...
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Last post by Jon and Kay Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:36 pm
Plasmatronics PL20/40/60/80
by Jon and Kay » Thu Dec 24, 2015 5:08 pm
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Having used a PL40 for solar control over the past 7 years, I have learnt two handy hints.
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Always here to please, keep em guessing is my motto xx :) (not just a pretty face & perfect body but a wealth of sense in the cranium when is needed)...
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Last post by Dot Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:07 pm
Cheap chargers
by shonky » Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:16 pm
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Hi, all.
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Those Jacks don't like feathers...or motorbikes...or gunshots...but they do like those wascally wabbits. :)
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Last post by Jon and Kay Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:10 am
New PV controller for Lifepo4
by Wilbor » Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:40 pm
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Received this from Morningstar the other day. Could be interesting :)
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They confuse me with their literature, I read this an assumed they could be in parallel but on re-reading it I see I have no idea what they are...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:07 pm
Alternator Set Point
by Jon and Kay » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:11 pm
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I have the alternator set point voltage at 14.3v
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Thanks Terry.
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Last post by T1 Terry Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:41 am
solar
by Mrcoolabah1au » Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:46 pm
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with the fridge going 24/7 i check the battery monitor every day usual by 10 or 11 the battery monitor say full do i take this to mean the cell are...
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Yes can read battery monitor putting in 15 amp yesterday ok
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:18 am
1500w - 3000w Inverter
by Dot » Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:13 pm
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Can you add one inverter to another one instead of chucking the first one out . i.e. Have a 1500w one want 3000w one can you add another 1500w to...
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Have you seen what works in that place?? I am younger & firmer than them. G said to say thank you boys for the info etc you supplied.
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Last post by Dot Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:43 pm
Inverters
by Mrcoolabah1au » Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:18 am
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Does it matter what is the difference modified sign wave or pure sign wave :?: :?: :?:
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Send the inverter seller an email explaining that the smoke has escaped and you need a replacement. Sounds like something is wrong in the inverter...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:44 am
Amp and volts
by Mrcoolabah1au » Tue Sep 22, 2015 3:43 pm
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Want to total up all my use of all the things we use in the van to see if we need to up grade or do something :D
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Thank will wait till Malcolm ( pm ) makes the dollar higher :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:12 pm
Led light bar
by Mrcoolabah1au » Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:39 pm
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I want to set up a light bar on the bus to wire it up do I need a relay or just wire it to the high beam light circuit like find the write wire on...
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I have a 42inch 240w light bar on the bus, cost $132, works extremely well and sits on the bull bar. Lights up the road for a long way and also the...
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Last post by native pepper Tue Aug 18, 2015 6:08 pm
Hazard light switch diagram.
by Kelvin12 » Fri Aug 07, 2015 8:04 am
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Morning All,
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Definitely go along with that.
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Last post by Kelvin12 Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:15 am
Confusing battery levels (readings)
by Dot » Tue May 19, 2015 6:47 pm
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I have two 200ah batteries I run the 1500w inverter mainly for the computer, also the bushman fridge/freezer and the electrical controls for the...
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Welcome to the club G. :D
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Last post by Chuck Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:36 am
Gigavac
by Mrcoolabah1au » Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:59 pm
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Hi what do you think I install this today :D :D :D
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Dot do you want a gigolo see if I can one down the op shop :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:15 pm
Battery S.O.C.
by shonky » Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:55 pm
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Hi, all.
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There is nothing on the 10 yr out horizon that could come to the retail market that will be better than the LiFeP04 chemistry for RV power use so...
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Last post by native pepper Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:59 pm
Stuffed battery
by RussellB[SA] » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:00 pm
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Mates battery blew up like a balloon. ( no explosion) I figure it's overcharged.
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Yep! Keep charging it and it will become a balloon.
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:58 am
Ctex
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:45 pm
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My battery charger has stop workin no lights a all try on different battery no go try another power point on go :?:
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Reading and understand what some one write is a matter of how you look at it is one big headache ?
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:04 pm
Alternator
by Mrcoolabah1au » Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:58 pm
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Try to hook the alternator up to the lithium think a Vsr mite do the job but I have a 24 start bus and a 12 volt house system so how would would that...
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if you have a dual battery system, get a dc to dc charger and run it off your auxiliary battery. That's what I do in my bus, the alternator drives...
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Last post by native pepper Sat Jun 06, 2015 1:15 pm
Measuring Alternator output
by bagmaker » Tue May 26, 2015 4:37 pm
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Hi all,
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Righto then, I will give it a whirl and report back
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Last post by bagmaker Thu May 28, 2015 8:33 am
How do I charge a small battery off a large battery.
by SteveW » Fri May 22, 2015 1:53 pm
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I would like to maintain a small (12v 7ah) battery off a 12v 100ah battery which is charged both from an alternator and solar.
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Next to no drain, Bruce. It just powers up a small circuit board while the board is connected to a PC for some firmware alterations. Might only be...
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