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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-19-2014, 06:54 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
I agree that the NOCO G7200 is marginal by this...

I agree that the NOCO G7200 is marginal by this measure, which may be why NOCO is reluctant to recommend it. The NOCO G26000 would have suitable boost and absorption stage output; I don't know why...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-19-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, I'm thinking mostly of time. If I'm going...

Yes, I'm thinking mostly of time. If I'm going for a weekend trip and will make the entire trip on stored energy, then have a week (or weeks) to charge before the next trip, then charging speed...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-19-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
It still looks to me like they're describing a...

It still looks to me like they're describing a parallel set of banks instead of a series set of cells in one bank; however, I have seen wiring recommendations from a charger manufacturer which shows...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-19-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, that's informative. I have a similar...

Yes, that's informative. I have a similar socket-mounted voltmeter, and have used it to understand how the charging system is behaving in a couple of cars. These devices have green/yellow/red lights...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
That's the old Vector line, which was absorbed by...

That's the old Vector line, which was absorbed by Black&Decker. I have a smaller model, and I think it's a good product. Keep in mind that (unlike a typical RV converter/charger) these chargers need...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-15-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
The NOCO response is surprising to me. I...

The NOCO response is surprising to me.

I agree that they appear to have no suitable products to handle the two batteries separately - none of their multi-bank "onboard" models have a 6-volt mode,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-14-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
More about the BatteryCheck... I was...

More about the BatteryCheck...


I was mistaken about the temperature measurement. I realized that I might be, so I sent this question by e-mail:


Temperature measurement is not done in the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-14-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
The followup: I asked the manufacturer of...

The followup:

I asked the manufacturer of the BatteryCheck:


A clear and helpful reply arrived today, including:


It appears to me that this product line is currently limited, but the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-12-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, any monitor with this functionality requires...

Yes, any monitor with this functionality requires a current measurement device; this design puts the whole thing in that location. There are pros and cons to that, but the installation inline with...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-12-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
The product distributed by Zamp, but is made by...

The product distributed by Zamp, but is made by Setec under their BM PRO brand. Setec is Australian, and according to a news report...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-11-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
No... Right. :) It doesn't matter whether...

No...

Right. :) It doesn't matter whether the six lead-acid cells are in one box or split into two: it's still a 12V battery.

The specs say the battery bank can have up to 800 amp-hours of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-11-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Interesting. It is the monitor plus the current...

Interesting. It is the monitor plus the current measurement shunt in one package, depending on the mobile device (smartphone or tablet) for display/controls, linked by Bluetooth; this is similar to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-10-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
C$100 from Amazon.ca... still substantially less...

C$100 from Amazon.ca... still substantially less than the regular price at Canadian Tire (C$135).
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-10-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
I've noticed that this line is currently offered...

I've noticed that this line is currently offered by Canadian Tire, so they're readily available (but that may not be the cheapest place to buy them).


As the product overview explains, the Genius...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-09-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
CTEK says their 4.3 amp product is good for...

CTEK says their 4.3 amp product is good for maintenance charging only up to 160 amp-hour capacity. Interstate's charging information page...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-07-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Oops, sorry... capacities don't add in series,...

Oops, sorry... capacities don't add in series, but the 6V battery (just one, or any number in series) used by Escape has a capacity of 232 amp-hours, as Doug already (approximately) said. This is...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-07-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
The two 6V batteries in series do form one 12V...

The two 6V batteries in series do form one 12V battery - the charger has no idea (and doesn't care) that there is a gap in the middle of the sequence of cells. The amp-hour capacity is simply that of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-06-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Lifeline GPL31XT...

Lifeline GPL31XT (https://www.lifelinebatteries.com/rvflyer.php?id=30)
That's a big, serious AGM battery - definitely an upgrade by a previous owner. It seems very suitable to me, but it's also...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-06-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Excellent - thanks :) I agree.

Excellent - thanks :)


I agree.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
I would say "no" to being concerned... but the...

I would say "no" to being concerned... but the furnace upper voltage spec is surprisingly low: any charger should run higher than that. My Atwood furnaces in other RVs seem to operate normally...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Thanks :) The CTEK manual describes a...

Thanks :)


The CTEK manual describes a number of scenarios and explains how the management (switching) capabilities of the charger help, but they never clearly say that the charger will boost a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. Interesting. I couldn't find...

I agree.


Interesting. I couldn't find this model on the CTEK (https://smartercharger.com/)website. Did you mean the D250S (https://smartercharger.com/products/dcdc/ctek-d250s-dual/), which...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By Brian B-P
Size notes: The BCI group designations are not...

Size notes:
The BCI group designations are not proportional to size at all, but by coincidence a Group 31 (biggest common 12V RV/marine battery, not offered by Escape) is bigger than a Group 29...
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