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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-21-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,857
Posted By jch511
Smile Gray Water Dumping

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Thank you, everybody! I agree I do not want to tarnish the skoolie reputation, so I now have a bigger (1.5") drain and will drain the gray water at black water dumping sites, unless I...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-18-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,857
Posted By jch511
Gray Water Drainage and Legalities

Greetings, my friends!

We are installing the gray water tank, and we had a discussion about whether or not there is a legal requirement for the fitting that drains the tank. Right now we just...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-22-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By jch511
Jeez, wish I had thought of that, but I guess...

Jeez, wish I had thought of that, but I guess it's not too late, considering the new inverter is on its way. Hmmmm, I guess if I just remember to turn off the inverter switch it will be less work. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-22-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By jch511
Re: Transfer Switch/Inverter Dumbness

From what you both say, it sounds like I wired it incorrectly. Actually, an electrician's "helper" did the initial wiring to the breaker panel (only), then never came back, so I tried to figure it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-21-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By jch511
Transfer Switch/Inverter Dumbness

So, I was so proud of myself that I got the transfer switch (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00153EYTO/) to work, so that the solar power powers the breaker box, instead of the shore power. But...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-14-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By jch511
Oh, man, I missed that! (How could I have done...

Oh, man, I missed that! (How could I have done that!) Thank you so much!

The bus is at the mechanic's, but as soon as it comes back I will try to implement that.

Thanks again!

Cheers,
Jim
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-13-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By jch511
DC to DC Charger

Alas, my bus is still st the shop getting some Blue Bird parts installed.

I don't have a Renogy DC to DC charger, but the Orion one I have says it will work on Lithium batterie, too. So I'm...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-07-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By jch511
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have a bus bar for all my...

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have a bus bar for all my connects, and I should have thought of that, so thank you! It probably wouldn't hurt for me to connect with the company, too. That is really nice to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-06-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By jch511
Okay, should have read up on the posts. Seems...

Okay, should have read up on the posts. Seems pretty obvious that the leads should go straight to the batteries, but I hope that it's okay for lithium batteries.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-04-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By jch511
DC to DC Charger question

Greetings, my friends,

Mea culpa, I'm (mostly) a dunce when it comes to electricity. Nevertheless, I have been able to assemble a beautifully working solar system that includes six solar panels,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-01-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By jch511
Why do you say, "Toaster ovens don't have the...

Why do you say, "Toaster ovens don't have the same requirement but probably should"? What's the special deal with toaster ovens? I'm guessing because they can draw more amps depending upon the oven...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-01-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By jch511
BTW, there are NO wire nuts along the entire...

BTW, there are NO wire nuts along the entire length of all lines. Great recommendation, though, because I hadn't even thought about the effects of long term vibrations.

Thanks!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-01-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By jch511
Okay, I can't put images in my response of what...

Okay, I can't put images in my response of what kind of wire it is, or what the wire looks like, so I put them in a Google Doc, here:
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-01-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By jch511
I took pictures of the wire so that I could...

I took pictures of the wire so that I could answer your question about "well insulated", but it appears I can not attach pictures and would have to put them on a Web site.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-01-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By jch511
Wiring for a Microwave

Thank you all so much! I learn a ton from you guys each time.

I found a neighbor who specifically works at marine and RV wiring, and this is what he emailed to me:

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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-31-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By jch511
Wiring for a Microwave

Greetings,

I'm finally getting around to wiring and was thankfully given a huge roll of very well insulated 12 gauge wire. I'd like to run the wiring inside the walls of the bus to wire just...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-14-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,052
Posted By jch511
I had to sort of chuckle when I saw that having...

I had to sort of chuckle when I saw that having an electric heater would be "silly". Probably so if you don't live in Florida, where 30 degrees is "meat-locker" cold, as far as I'm concerned. I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-12-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,052
Posted By jch511
~~~~~ Thanks, this is extremely helpful! I...

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Thanks, this is extremely helpful! I figured since I'll be running an air conditioner/heater (1500w) that I'm going to need a lot of power storage, but I hadn't even thought of the concept of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-10-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,052
Posted By jch511
Appreciation for "DC to DC Charge Controller" thread

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Thank you all for your responses. What I've learned is that I should have researched the electronics of these systems more than I have, although I wonder how many of you were also...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-09-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By jch511
Question Charge Controller Too Small?

Once again I admit I've done things bass ackwards and bought a solar charge controller before I knew how many solar panels I would install on the skoolie. I bought a 40 amp charge controller...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-01-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,052
Posted By jch511
Okay, I'm in over my head. You guys are probably...

Okay, I'm in over my head. You guys are probably giving me great advice, but only one problem: I'm not an electrician and/or don't have that much experience yet, so I'll keep studying. I couldn't...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-01-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Posted By jch511
High Amperage Charge Controllers on 12 Volt System

Greetings,

So in reading up on the various threads, I've come to the realization that the 80 amp charge controller I have isn't large enough to handle the optimal 1260 amps from my six solar...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-01-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,052
Posted By jch511
DC to DC Charge Controller for Lithium Batteries

So I have a new question concerning charging my Lithium battery. I bought an isolator to use the engine alternator to help charge my battery, then realized upon reading more that I should instead...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-20-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By jch511
Sorry about that--I found an answer rather...

Sorry about that--I found an answer rather quickly on a Web search. Duh. :D

Cheers,
Jim
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-20-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By jch511
Thanks for that tip on the water pressure...

Thanks for that tip on the water pressure accumulator. I had no idea about those and still don't know how they work or what I have to do to make use of it. Do you happen to have a resource for...
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