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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2016, 06:50 PM
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Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
thanks for the notes... in terms of AC, i live in...

thanks for the notes... in terms of AC, i live in the South... that will be a necessity.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
hey man, i made a google doc with all of my...

hey man, i made a google doc with all of my electrical stuff in it and could really use someone looking it over before i commit to purchasing materials. would you mind having a gander and letting me...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-29-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 43,021
Posted By iamjamesmartin
just purchased an 88... would love to see them..

just purchased an 88... would love to see them..
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
ok, thanks! that was just a list of things that...

ok, thanks! that was just a list of things that we'd possibly use sporadically. the things we'll use more often are:

AC
air conditioner unit
tv
laptops (2)
phone chargers
mini fridge or...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
mostly plug in, honestly. but want to set up to...

mostly plug in, honestly. but want to set up to run off a generator if needed:

AC
air conditioner unit
tv
laptops (2)
phone chargers
mini fridge or chest freezer
electric stovetop
lamps
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
Here's my current/proposed list of elements for...

Here's my current/proposed list of elements for the schematic i posted on the first post. Do i go with 50A instead of 30A? Do i go with Pure instead of Modified? Tips on where to buy the batteries?...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
yes, that's a very good point. having the...

yes, that's a very good point. having the alternator/relay charge the house batteries sounds nice in theory but does certainly add some complexity in terms of hookup. it's something i'm still...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
thinking this one as the standby...

thinking this one as the standby inverter/charger: Robot Check (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006HNY1/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=137ZCDIYPBSJ1&coliid=I2027FY2RRKCVC)
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
thanks! yeah, I thnk im leaning more towards the...

thanks! yeah, I thnk im leaning more towards the first schematic. in the case, do I simply make sure that the inverter/charger is standby inverter/charger? or is a standby inverter something that...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-09-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
something like this, then? if i had the power...

something like this, then? if i had the power panel, would i have to account for "The DC to AC inverter will attach directly to the battery bank and to the AC breaker panel"
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-09-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,818
Posted By iamjamesmartin
Electrical Flow - Missing Anything?

Hey everyone, I put together this flow that will outline my electrical needs. I still have to figure out the size of the generator, batteries, etc. but wanted to visualize the components needed. I'll...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-03-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,354
Posted By iamjamesmartin
would you mind terribly doing a diagram that...

would you mind terribly doing a diagram that overlays the things you omitted: fuses, breakers, anything else you'd consider etc. This has been the most comprehensive diagram for what I want to do,...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-02-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By iamjamesmartin
looking now! the second image had bonnaroo on the...

looking now! the second image had bonnaroo on the window and i'm already stoked to go through this. do you go every year? this will be my 5th year going!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-02-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By iamjamesmartin
6.5L V8 TURBO DIESEL have you got a link to...

6.5L V8 TURBO DIESEL

have you got a link to your build?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-02-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By iamjamesmartin
I'll measure tonight, but I believe it's 23 feet

I'll measure tonight, but I believe it's 23 feet
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-02-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By iamjamesmartin
https://i.imgur.com/Vdiq58P.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/Vdiq58P.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rxXQo2Z.jpg
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-01-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By iamjamesmartin
I submitted pics with the thread. I'll update...

I submitted pics with the thread. I'll update when I get to a computer!!!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-01-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By iamjamesmartin
how'd it go?!

how'd it go?!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-01-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By iamjamesmartin
Hello everyone! We just bought our bus today :)

I've been lurking for a while, and am excited to finally announce that we just bought our first bus. It's a 1988 Chevy, 48k miles. We're based in Atlanta and can't wait to begin our journey. Please...
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