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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-28-2017, 11:04 AM
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Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
Tom, I stand corrected. I was not aware that Li...

Tom, I stand corrected. I was not aware that Li batterys had such a high charge efficiency. Lead acid is pretty low, with 85% being a good average at the 50% discharge level, but it looks like...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-27-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
Hi Tom, I do agree that lithium batterys have a...

Hi Tom, I do agree that lithium batterys have a lot of advantages. The question I have is about the total number of amp hours needed to return to a full charge. You said you can reach a full charge...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-27-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
I think the OP's original issue is lack of...

I think the OP's original issue is lack of charging capacity, rather than storage capacity. His current batterys may be adequate if he can get a full charge into them, but unless he ends up with...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-27-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
I agree, those are great stoves, I used one for...

I agree, those are great stoves, I used one for years on work boats, they boil water quickly and use little gas. They are light weight, small, and inexpensive. I never had a problem using it inside...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-27-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
Tilting our panels can make a significant...

Tilting our panels can make a significant difference in output. With our GTRV top, they are easy to tilt in one direction, so I just have to make sure the van is parked with the rear facing South...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-26-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
I think shuttlepilot hit the nail directly on the...

I think shuttlepilot hit the nail directly on the head. The first 80% or so of recharge (amp hours) are pretty easy to stuff back into the batttery, but the remaining 20% takes far longer, probably...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-25-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,035
Posted By arctictraveller
Wiring solar panels in series simpy reduces the...

Wiring solar panels in series simpy reduces the size wire you have to run, the controller takes care of the rest. The total number of amp hours you get from the panels remains the same in series or...
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