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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-05-2023, 12:51 PM
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Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I would have also switched off the converter's...

I would have also switched off the converter's breaker, on my E21, its the 2nd from the top.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-05-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
the older WFCO units certainly did not do any...

the older WFCO units certainly did not do any sort of 'smart charging'.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
ah. I have the genius 10, I think, I use it as...

ah. I have the genius 10, I think, I use it as a general purpose car battery charger. of course, since we retired our fleet of 3 30 yr old Mercedes, its not seen much use, hah hah.
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
k, i confused the battery threads

k, i confused the battery threads
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I believe the OP has AGM batteries, and I don't...

I believe the OP has AGM batteries, and I don't think you can run desulfate on them.

btw, NOCO are excellent battery chargers, but a 5A would take a long time to charge a discharged dual golf cart...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-01-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
some power centers, notably the PD46xx series,...

some power centers, notably the PD46xx series, have a button to put them in a fast charge mode. it automtaically resets after some time.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-30-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
good deep cycle batteries like Trojan T-105 can...

good deep cycle batteries like Trojan T-105 can be discharged to 25% or even lower without serious damage.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-30-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
to be fair, those carbon pile testers are really...

to be fair, those carbon pile testers are really meant for starting batteries, with 100A or even 1000A test loads. true deep cycle batteries aren't designed for that sort of super heavy current,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-30-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
digital battery guesser:

digital battery guesser:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-30-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
Just hope they use a proper 'carbon pile' load...

Just hope they use a proper 'carbon pile' load tester that pulls 50A or so from the battery for a minute or two, and not one of the digital quick testers that measures AC resistance

good load...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-30-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,699
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
What are you using to monitor the battery charge...

What are you using to monitor the battery charge state? you really need a shunt monitor that tracks voltage AND current to get accurate readings, a simple volt indicator such as those you plug into...
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