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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-12-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,224
Posted By dzl_
This conflicts with my understanding, but maybe I...

This conflicts with my understanding, but maybe I am misunderstanding you or misunderstanding how DC-DC chargers work. But my understanding is that the quoted text above is not accurate because:
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-12-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By dzl_
If I understand the question, than yes. But I'm...

If I understand the question, than yes. But I'm not sure taht would solve your problem--need more info about your system because the alternator isn't really relevant with respect to your Inverter,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-28-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By dzl_
Depends on your setup, but generally any halfway...

Depends on your setup, but generally any halfway decent system design will have some form of isolation between the starting batteries (the vehicles batteries) and the house batteries (batteries for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-28-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By dzl_
Based on some back of the envelop math (which...

Based on some back of the envelop math (which took me the better part of an hour to write, and unfortunately was lost by this stupid website when I hit submit)

The example is based on this...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-16-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By dzl_
1. No. 11V/ 4 = 2.75 Volts per cell. There is...

1. No.
11V/ 4 = 2.75 Volts per cell. There is almost no energy left below this (or really even below ~3Vpc / 12V). The minimum voltage for LFP is 2.5Vpc / 10V, but nobody recommends going that low....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-10-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,880
Posted By dzl_
Yes this is the other big advantage to the more...

Yes this is the other big advantage to the more DIY route, learning+control+a system you understand that is tailored to your needs. Its a great fit for a certain type of person / set of priorities
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-10-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 762
Posted By dzl_
As others mentioned there are many different...

As others mentioned there are many different approaches, that differ based on goals/needs/budget/competence

One option is to buy an inverter/charger or an 'all in one' with a built-in transfer...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-09-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,880
Posted By dzl_
Generally speaking I think you can save quite a...

Generally speaking I think you can save quite a lot for a medium-ish to large system, but as you mentioned this will depend heavily on the size of your system and your needs, and as you alluded to,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-10-2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,973
Posted By dzl_
@Harold you should probably see if you can change...

@Harold you should probably see if you can change your username or make a new account, you probably don't want your e-mail address so publicly visible to the Wide World of the Web
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-10-2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,973
Posted By dzl_
I have heard--and I emphasize heard as its just...

I have heard--and I emphasize heard as its just something I heard in passing--that given limited space for solar, one is better off maxing out the number of solar panels and using solar power...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-05-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By dzl_
A cool bus spotted in the wild

https://i.imgur.com/gwh3ecA.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/1D6kLj4.jpg
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-29-2021, 12:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By dzl_
True, but other forum software is substantially...

True, but other forum software is substantially more reliable and capable of autosaving comments on the fly pretty reliably with no user effort/input. Xenforo based forums (Expedition Portal,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-28-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By dzl_
The grey market for budget LiFePO4 cells (grey...

The grey market for budget LiFePO4 cells (grey market = unofficial resellers/unofficial distribution channels), is one of the sketchiest buyer-beware markets I've ever encountered. Just randomly...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-28-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By dzl_
This is the least user friendly forum software...

This is the least user friendly forum software I've encountered since the dark ages of the internet. I can't count the number of times the same thing has happened to me, and I can't count the number...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-28-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,598
Posted By dzl_
Much more than I asked/hoped for but super super...

Much more than I asked/hoped for but super super informative and gives me a ton to follow up on/process/further research. Thank you for going into so much detail. Its an area I am not very informed...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-27-2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,947
Posted By dzl_
Edit: Misunderstood the question/situation. ...

Edit: Misunderstood the question/situation.


Can you clarify a couple things.


1. what specifically do you mean when you say "one battery in a series was reading several volts lower than the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-26-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,598
Posted By dzl_
Did you do a post or write-up on your setup and...

Did you do a post or write-up on your setup and thought process anywhere. This is an area I would enjoy learning more about (Both the Antennas you chose as well as the DC router).
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-26-2021, 01:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,418
Posted By dzl_
The Marinehowto article posted above is one of...

The Marinehowto article posted above is one of the absolute best introductions to LFP I have encountered. I highly suggest reading it. But to the totally uninitiated the detail can be overwhelming.
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-17-2021, 03:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,418
Posted By dzl_
As others have said: 1. you probably didn't do...

As others have said:
1. you probably didn't do any real harm
2. There is no such concept as 'keeping up' a lifepo4 battery. Its the opposite of what you want to do from a battery health...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-09-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By dzl_
Okay, so disclaimer, my depth of understanding...

Okay, so disclaimer, my depth of understanding with CC/CV and the math of figuring out current in practice beyond the basic theory of I = V/R is quite quite limited.

Here is my best limited...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-09-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By dzl_
I think that won't matter (and isn't really...

I think that won't matter (and isn't really accurate).

First, while I can't see how you plan to wire anything from your conceptual diagram, I don't believe that the fuse box is 'inline' after the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-07-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By dzl_
I can't seem to find any schematics in your...

I can't seem to find any schematics in your inverter manual which is not confidence inspiring

https://www.aimscorp.net/documents/PICOGLF12W-25W12V120V%20042121.pdf


Aims more expensive UL...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-07-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By dzl_
Yes, it should. The inverter/"charger" name...

Yes, it should. The inverter/"charger" name throws a lot of people off, who are more used to the traditional RV setup where a direct connection between the AC system and shorepower is more common.
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-07-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,391
Posted By dzl_
Your asking some really broad/vague open ended...

Your asking some really broad/vague open ended questions, that are better answered by reading (or watching) some introductory resources on electricity. Getting an understanding of the basics and then...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-05-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,598
Posted By dzl_
Can be as simple as using your cell phones data...

Can be as simple as using your cell phones data plan, or as complex as you want to make it, or some sweet spot in the middle for your personal needs like using a mobile hot spot. AFAIK (not an...
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