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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-02-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 308
Posted By Kwest364
All great points. Thank you for all that...

All great points. Thank you for all that knowledge.

I care less about efficiency and moreso calculating fuel usage and figuring out how long my furnace takes to empty the 5gal tank. Efficiency I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-01-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 308
Posted By Kwest364
Calculate propane usage

How to calculate how much propane my Suburban SF-35FQ uses?

Furnace output = 35,000 BTUs/hour
1 gal propane = 91,500 BTUs
1 x 5 GALLON/20 POUND (regular bbq tank) = 457500BTUs
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-12-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By Kwest364
48V vs 24V: why/why not?

I have:
-skoolie build
-24V system
-4 x 12V 100Ah Amperetime lifepo4 batteries (5000Wh battery capacity)
-6 x 185W 36V 5A panels ~1100W (either 3s2p @ 108V 10A or 2s3p @ 72V 15A)
-gifted 30A 48V...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-12-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 870
Posted By Kwest364
48V vs 24V: why/why not?

I have:
-skoolie build
-24V system
-4 x 12V 100Ah Amperetime lifepo4 batteries (5000Wh battery capacity)
-6 x 185W 36V 5A panels ~1100W (either 3s2p @ 108V 10A or 2s3p @ 72V 15A)
-gifted 30A 48V...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-15-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,364
Posted By Kwest364
Inverter fan constantly running, no loads

Inverter fan keeps running constantly. Just started doing this yesterday. Zero loads being pulled thru inverter. Wired in remote installed on wall panel doesn't turn it off anymore like before. It...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-19-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,046
Posted By Kwest364
Temp rating of my wire is 105° C. Is...

Temp rating of my wire is 105° C.

Is duration in reference to how long the theoretical 200A will be flowing? Because I'll never come close to 200A for any length of time.

Calculator is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-19-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,046
Posted By Kwest364
I didn't mount it, as I said, previous owner (who...

I didn't mount it, as I said, previous owner (who I bought from) was crappy builder, and I needed a shelter to live in, and it was best option at the time, and I was more ignorant then, but a little...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-19-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,046
Posted By Kwest364
Fuse and wire size check

I have 4 x 12V 100Ah LiFePo4 batteries. Wired in series for 24V 200Ah. So my breaker/shut off switch should be DC rated at 250A correct? 200 x 1.25 to allow for safety margin. I have 2/0 wire...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-12-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By Kwest364
PV same length wiring, how?

Wiring from panels on roof, how do people keep wire runs same length to avoid V drop?

Already have solar set up, but needs updated wiring, bigger size, and cleaning up.

I'll be running 10...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-18-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By Kwest364
Thanks for the tip. I'll pick some up. I'm...

Thanks for the tip. I'll pick some up.

I'm still going to cut out pieces of floor and clean and replace. Thoughts on best tool/technique? Oscillating multitool seems best thing to use to my eye.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-17-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By Kwest364
Cutting out mold

Bus has had leaks, led to mold underfloor. I need to cut out sections of floor and clean/remove/disinfect area. Best tool and technique for this? Multitool? Sawzall is too inaccurate, I need...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-27-2023, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By Kwest364
Using vehicle fuse block for solar?

Had a new acquaintance ask for some help installing solar. His plan: instead of using a 12V fuse panel/distribution panel for the solar panels, this guy plans to use the already existing vehicle...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-28-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,139
Posted By Kwest364
Exactly the type of explanation I was looking...

Exactly the type of explanation I was looking for. Thank you. Do you think it's worth leaving panels as they are? Or worth wiring up differently? It has been working with no problems, but I'm...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-26-2023, 01:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,139
Posted By Kwest364
How is that the case? I thought panels pull...

How is that the case? I thought panels pull watts, and voltage and amps are irrelevant to overall harvested energy production. Same as batteries and amp hrs: doesn't matter if it's 12V @ 400ah, 24V @...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-15-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By Kwest364
Orion vs Tobsun 24V to 12V converter

I'm in need of a 24V to 12V step down converter. I was gifted a Tobsun 20a converter. Think it's just a cheap Chinese thing. I'm considering the Victron Orion 24v to 12v converter. It is rated up to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-12-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,139
Posted By Kwest364
@ John My question essentially was: effects of...

@ John
My question essentially was: effects of panel shading? When using single charge controller, does any combo of panels in series vs parallel avoid shading V drops? Does shading matter if you...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-11-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By Kwest364
4in vs 6in ducting

My RV suburban gas furnace has 4 x 4inch duct. Previous owner was only using 3 ducts and had 4th duct blocked off. Why would someone do that? Reason for that?

Current set up:
Furnace is middle...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-11-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,139
Posted By Kwest364
Panel shading: parallel vs series

Does any combination of parallel vs series for the panels matter at all if they're on the same controller?

Or can panels only be completely unaffected if they're on a different "circuit" and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-07-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,117
Posted By Kwest364
Ok everyone. I'm pretty confident my panels are...

Ok everyone. I'm pretty confident my panels are wired 2P3S. 2 in parallel, 3 in series. Again, my original numbers were 88V read at the charge controller. For reference, 6x6 (185W/36V/5A) panels....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-21-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,117
Posted By Kwest364
Panel voltage math help

I bought bus already converted. 1100W on roof. 6x185W Canadian Solar panels. I'm unsure how they're wired together (parallel vs series) and don't know voltage or anything.

I'm not sure how to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By Kwest364
Solar idea question

Want to make sure I have this idea right:

1. The wattage on my solar charge controller is reading what the panels are currently bringing in, live. The controller itself, and the inverter, when on,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-13-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Kwest364
Air quality, water quality, food quality, venting...

Air quality, water quality, food quality, venting moisture and keeping rig as dry as possible: I think those are the largest health concerns full timers face.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-13-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Kwest364
Thanks for the replies. I'm not overthinking it....

Thanks for the replies. I'm not overthinking it. I'm a full timer for about a year now. Just thinking long term health affects and mitigating. If living in a bus is gonna kill me sooner, then that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-12-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Kwest364
Safety concerns?

What are some safety things to be aware of from living in a school bus, trailer, box truck, van, truck camper, etc?

What are long term adverse health effects that can develop?

Ways to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-12-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,577
Posted By Kwest364
Best water filter

What's the BEST water filter that ISN'T reverse osmosis? I'm not set up to out in an reverse osmosis set up and don't want to spare the extra waste water.

What's the next best thing? I want the...
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