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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-19-2019, 01:31 PM
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Posted By sclifrickson
I believe this is how Bogart Engineering’s solar...

I believe this is how Bogart Engineering’s solar controller works when paired with their Trimetric battery monitor, no? Also Victron has a pair that do the same, if I’m not mistaken.

On a side...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
Edit: Bummer Part 2 - I just called Airxcel tech...

Edit: Bummer Part 2 - I just called Airxcel tech support, and they informed me that voltage range for my Maxxfan is 11-13.6V, or possibly up to 14.4 volts if we have one of the “new boards”. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
Edit: Bummer, the manual says voltage range on my...

Edit: Bummer, the manual says voltage range on my RM2554 is 9.5-15V. If I don’t operate it on DC does this matter? We only ever use AC or LP.

I don’t see specs in the Maxxfan 7500K manual.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
It’s a conundrum. Because those higher voltages...

It’s a conundrum. Because those higher voltages are what Interstate says you need to keep their batteries happy and healthy. If every 12v doohickey in the trailer were safe up to 16V then this...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
True. I’ll risk frying cheap LED’s if it means...

True. I’ll risk frying cheap LED’s if it means my expensive 6V batteries are healthier, fully charged, and therefore longer lived.

But I do worry a bit about other appliances. I’ve just never...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
Solar wiring question and TriMetric installation advice

Outside temp is currently 41F. Solar controller is in Absorption stage and shows 15.4V output (temperature compensating BlueSky controller). Just popped cover off the pancake light over the sink...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
Solar controller output voltage is variable, as...

Solar controller output voltage is variable, as I’m sure you know. “Solar putting out higher voltages” simply refers to times during the charge cycle when those voltages are higher than at other...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
Sure, I understand that. I was just offering...

Sure, I understand that. I was just offering this as evidence that when solar is putting out higher voltages, the rest of the systems aren’t necessarily at 12V nominal, so concern about over voltage...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
I know that when my solar controller (Blue Sky...

I know that when my solar controller (Blue Sky 300i MPPT) is in absorption phase and over 15V, it shuts down my inverter, which has max input voltage of 15V. This was the main reason I installed a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
This is a brilliant solution. Very clever! ...

This is a brilliant solution. Very clever!



If you have the factory dual 6V Interstate battery setup, then their (Interstate’s) recommended voltage for Absorption phase is 15.3 volts, and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
If there’s a short it eventually does this36357

If there’s a short it eventually does this36357
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-04-2019, 01:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
I have a Swiss Army knife. It has toothpick,...

I have a Swiss Army knife. It has toothpick, tweezers, a saw AND scissors. And a knife.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-04-2019, 01:06 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
Only one charge controller. From left to right...

Only one charge controller. From left to right are a Progressive Industries EMS remote above a Trimetric battery monitor, a BlueSky solar controller above a roof solar disconnect switch, a GoPower...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-03-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
The inline fuse in my factory solar is one of...

The inline fuse in my factory solar is one of these in 30A flavor:36104

You cannot “pull it” except by use of wrenches to remove the nuts holding the ring terminal wire ends on.

I installed an...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-02-2019, 10:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,547
Posted By sclifrickson
All good questions, Thomas. The Trimetric...

All good questions, Thomas. The Trimetric controller and monitor are solid pieces of gear, and offer significant advantages over stock gear. I am also puzzled why your go power unit isn’t wired...
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