Discussion about any electrical topic except 240 volts. Solar, converters, inverters, lights, battery chargers, etc
Measure wattage
by BruceS » Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:51 am
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Recently I bought some alarms that I considered pretty cheap but now need to find out how much electricity (Amps/watts/milli-amps) the need/consume....
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That's the same one we're talking about Jim except yours is double the price!!
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Last post by BruceS Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:41 pm
Solar panel install
by BruceS » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:06 pm
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Couple of photos of solar panels on the houseboat.
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Thanks Dot the scons were nice with jam n creeeem.. Thanks..
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Last post by BobnBev Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:11 pm
Another Generator Recall
by 2foot6 » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:21 am
Generator recall
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Last post by 2foot6 Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:21 am
Generator Recall
by 2foot6 » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:18 am
PRA number: 2014/13981
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Last post by 2foot6 Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:18 am
New install for lithium battery
by blacksheep » Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:48 pm
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I have some questions about lithium batteries, My camper in the making has 2 x cranking batteries for 12v power at the moment, charged by a second...
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Last post by Dot Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:02 pm
Switch or not to Switch
by Kelvin12 » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:18 am
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G'Day All,
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No. The 2 regulators should be able to control their own power source to achieve the goal of fully charging but not over charging the battery. The...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:51 am
Mixing battery confusion
by BruceS » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:09 pm
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As most of you know I'm in the process of installing LiPo batteries, inverter/charger and a stack (10) of solar panels on a boat.
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So, say 4 x 100Ah batteries, mixed chemistry but it's only short term so not worth worrying about. You need to link the batteries with equal length...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:46 pm
The low voltage journey begins.
by BillV » Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:58 pm
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The source of my current confusion as I try and unravel the mysteries of my new motorhome. 2x fairly new deep cycle 12v and 4x6v cranking batteries...
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Keep your 3 way battery switch, with a bit of rewiring it makes a very handy control device for using an inverter to drive a mains charger for start...
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Last post by T1 Terry Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:46 pm
Solar Controller for 180 W folding panels.
by SteveW » Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:46 pm
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I have purchased a 180W folding portable solar panel to supplement the 120W panel fixed flat on the roof. It is not practical to wire the folder...
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As far as connecting the solar before the lights come up on the controller, I had a dead one here as a result of doing just that. The controller...
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Last post by T1 Terry Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:22 am
testing solar panels
by BruceS » Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:07 am
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I have 3 X 24v (nom) solar panels that are 'fixed' in position on top of my motorhome and was wondering if someone might know how to test each...
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Thankyou Terry for those details!
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Last post by BruceS Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:36 am
Batteries
by Mrcoolabah1au » Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:01 pm
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Well at last my batteries arrived today by couriers at three pm so put them in side and left to go away for the weekend to kybram to the country...
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Ok bruce you mite be the first place we go just to try them out ok
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:55 pm
getting an electrical edjakashun
by BillV » Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:33 am
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If the pre purchase inspection goes ok, there is some chance I will be the owner of a new project. It seems that a knowlege of electrickery is...
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Good buy Bill!!
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Last post by BruceS Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:59 pm
No. of Solar Panels.
by Last Resort » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:52 am
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Finally decided to power up the van, since we now intend keeping it for a bit longer but not going to spend big bucks on this one. The new van is...
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No code. The day prior to switching on the new panels I used as much power as I could. The next morning I hooked in the new panels. About 10 am. No...
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Last post by bellett65 Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:02 am
Third AGM battery
by shonky » Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:33 pm
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HI, all.
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Hi, all.
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Last post by shonky Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:55 pm
recommended battery charger
by Craig » Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:27 am
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could I get some input for a battery charger to charge a 240ah AGM battery bank. I'm thinking 25 - 40 amp charger. I would like some ideas on brand...
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Hi Keith,
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Last post by Keith Morris Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:00 am
Earth on Xantrax battery moniter.
by Kelvin12 » Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:41 am
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G'Day All,
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Peter,
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Last post by Kelvin12 Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:38 am
Multimeter $10
by BruceS » Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:02 am
For anyone that doesn't have a multimeter yet here's a pretty good one for $10 delivered.
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Last post by BruceS Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:02 am
Fantastic fan
by spybo » Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:29 pm
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Hi all,
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HI, all.
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Last post by shonky Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:34 pm
HIP-1500 psw inverter
by spybo » Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:04 pm
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Hi all
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Ok Terry
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Last post by spybo Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:49 pm
AMPERAGE CHOICE
by Kelvin12 » Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:52 am
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G'Day All,
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Quite a few power limited parks around, the lowest we have stayed at was the Old Halls creek C/P about 16 klms from Halls creek, max power available...
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Last post by glynhouse Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:16 pm
EXCESS SOLAR POWER DIVERTED.
by Kelvin12 » Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:38 am
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G'Day All,
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I have the same water heater and the 240V is connected to it by means of a short length of flex power cord terminated in a 3 prong plug that connects...
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Last post by baysidetas Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:47 pm
Solar controller
by TigerMK1 » Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:43 pm
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I am thinking of fitting a single panel to my 4wd toad. I have bought a small fridge for it and was thinking of fitting a second battery and a panel....
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Maybe they source them from motorhomes that are in the parking lot and their owners are looking for cheap batteries ;) :lol:
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:31 pm
Solar Calc.
by Kelvin12 » Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:01 am
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Confusing myself here, I have 4-250w, 24v panels. 2 Strings in series, giving me 500w each string at 48v. Then both strings in parallel, giving me...
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Sorry to hear that Peter, that's so sad. This getting old is not for the faint hearted. Not fun at all. Look after yourself as well.
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Last post by Kelvin12 Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:42 pm
A system rebuild in a house boat?
by T1 Terry » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:15 pm
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Goodnight Dotty Goodnight All
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Motorhome, land yacht, bus, houseboat, yep
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Last post by dapope Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:15 pm
24v solar or 12v
by Craig » Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:39 pm
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I have a friend who will be fitting solar in the near future and he has been told by the installer that he will fit 24v panels and step them back to...
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That was part of the problem I was having as well, with so many varying loads running my house system, the GSL would just shut down to trickle...
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