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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-12-2014, 02:36 PM
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Posted By jamman
Note that it installs INLINE with the battery...

Note that it installs INLINE with the battery negative - using an internal 80 amp shunt. Moving it away from the battery makes for longer supply cables. And an 80 amp shunt is 960 watts at 12 volts -...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-09-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
I have not been able to find any info about the...

I have not been able to find any info about the Duracell HPGC battery charging requirements.

I think it is safe to assume they do not require higher voltages than the Interstates, so the WFCO...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-09-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
Technically, no, I have been a bit sloppy with my...

Technically, no, I have been a bit sloppy with my terminology. But for all practical purposes, yes. The UTL/UT/S at the end indicate the type of battery post - they are all GC2-XHD.

The U series...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-09-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
The ETI 6V batteries ARE Interstate U series. ...

The ETI 6V batteries ARE Interstate U series.

You should think of them as 1 12V battery, they would take the same length of time to recharge - EXCEPT that their chemistry is different and they...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-09-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
Use the forum google search function - search...

Use the forum google search function - search dropdown menu, search site/google
Suggested search: replace converter

1) Read this entire thread.
2)...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
Ouch on the quality. Hope I got a good one. ...

Ouch on the quality. Hope I got a good one.

I replaced my WFCO converter with a TRUEcharge2 and have had no issues. There is no need for a converter - the batteries and the charger output are...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
For 12V batteries - Group 31 usually hold the...

For 12V batteries - Group 31 usually hold the most juice - if you can fit them in. I put a group 31 in my 17' Casita.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
No. I don't use a battery tender - just let...

No.

I don't use a battery tender - just let my solar panels take care of it. (But I store it outside with no cover and have permanent sun - less in winter but still beats white stuff falling from...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
converter/charger = xantrex truecharge2 ...

converter/charger = xantrex truecharge2
https://www.xantrex.com/documents/Battery-Chargers/TRUECharge-2/DS_TC2_20_40_60_20110303.pdf

And the 3 solar chargers (hopefully MPPT and not outlandishly...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
I agree - the ETI standard charger sounds like it...

I agree - the ETI standard charger sounds like it is much closer to optimal for the Trojans than for the U Interstates.

I agree - a 12V Interstate U battery and 2 6V U Interstate batteries have...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
For a fair amount more money you get a much...

For a fair amount more money you get a much better charger - for deep cycle batteries. NOT much better for "normal" batteries.

The page I cited is for the U batteries - Interstate deep cycle. The...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
There has been much discussion here about this....

There has been much discussion here about this. ETI uses the same converter which does not charge the 6V batteries correctly.

Deep cycle battery charging: Interstate Batteries FAQ :: How do I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,475
Posted By jamman
Make that 1 short cable. Connect original +...

Make that 1 short cable. Connect original + cables to battery 1 +. Connect original - cables to battery 2 -. Connect short cable from battery 1 - to battery 2 + (and NOTHING else to these posts.)
...
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