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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 08:55 PM
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Posted By Santiago
Brian, both batteries (larger and smaller 12v)...

Brian, both batteries (larger and smaller 12v) are not subject to the same current.
They are both exposed to same charge voltage at each of the three stages.

The key to your explanation is that...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Yes Jim, its the charge cycle. Fortunately I can...

Yes Jim, its the charge cycle. Fortunately I can charge three banks at same time. The wiring is modular and well documented in my schematic so separating the charging to treat each battery...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Jim, thank you for your thoughtful input. Advice...

Jim, thank you for your thoughtful input. Advice taken.
Not sure what year "eventually" will start but as I said, common sense dictates same sizes.
Will study usage a bit more to compare to data I...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Bryan, you are right in that it's not optimal. I...

Bryan, you are right in that it's not optimal. I like symmetry and common sense.
Common sense tells me both 12v batteries should be same size. That's optimal.

Whether my set up will be less...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Just talked to Lifeline tech support and spelled...

Just talked to Lifeline tech support and spelled out how the 6CT and 4 CTs were wired, drawn upon by house devices and charged. He plainly said that this configuration (different bank capacity) is a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
This is exactly how mine are wired. I checked...

This is exactly how mine are wired. I checked with Lifeline on engagitheg the CT 6 with the CT 4 as per the diagram. No problem they said because battery internals are the same.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
We while the amps are in transit from the...

We while the amps are in transit from the charger, they are free to negotiate which 12v to go to. How they divide the flow is beyond my understanding. As a practical matter I don't care who goes...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Original 6v pair are identical creating one 12v...

Original 6v pair are identical creating one 12v battery. Second smaller pair of 6v are identical to each other, not the larger first pair and creates another 12v battery.

Both "12v" batteries are...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Yes 12vdc Nova Kool 6.8 c.f. fridge always runs...

Yes 12vdc Nova Kool 6.8 c.f. fridge always runs on 12vdc. Uses on average 2.5 amps. While driving, my DC to dc step up charger using truck alternator charges batteries at the maximum rate of 40 amps...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Mike, as you can see it's not an easy mod nor...

Mike, as you can see it's not an easy mod nor necessary. The AGMs can just as easily drop into the curb side dinette bench next to the kitchen divider wall. I thought about doing that but because I...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-04-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Mike, When you say banks do you mean two 12v...

Mike,

When you say banks do you mean two 12v batteries in parallel ? or do you mean 2 6v in series making one 12v battery.

Assuming you meant the latter ... the goal is to operate the trailer...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-03-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Right Alan, the very low rate of discharge is...

Right Alan, the very low rate of discharge is wonderful.

I went with two 6 volt pairs simply because at my old age, dealing with the twice as heavy 12 volt was difficult especially when fitting in...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-27-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
The fourth stage is equalizing mode. This...

The fourth stage is equalizing mode.

This is useful to do on wet cell batteries that that de-sulphonates their plates ( not terribly sure on how this works ) It seems that after some time, you...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-27-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
I found the weight comparable to wet cell for the...

I found the weight comparable to wet cell for the same amp-hour output.
Perhaps a little heavier, maybe ?

Nevertheless batteries are heavy suckers.
I purposely used 6 volt ones to cut the "haul...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-27-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,741
Posted By Santiago
Yes you do need to worry about overcharging....

Yes you do need to worry about overcharging. Doing so will soon kill the battery.

My 2005 Scamp had one and when I sold it a year ago it was still good as new.
The new owner recently reported...
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