Edd,
I made a few videos regarding the charging and discharging properties of
lead acid batteries. Some of them ran a little long, sorry.
Properties of Lead Acid Batteries #1 - Surface charge -
https://youtu.be/vbsFt5aaLOU
Properties of Lead Acid Batteries #2 - Discharge Amp-Hours -
Some good answers so far. I used to sell and install those things and
they ALL have issues.
We'll start with basic principles. You can get a meter that keeps track
of current in and current out. Kind of like an odometer that rolls
forwards and backwards.
The current out part is only
it). I can almost guarantee that if you
>> were watching the monitor at the time of starting the motor, the voltage
>> meter would show some number much lower than 12 V (even if the SoC was
>> almost 100%).
>>
>> I am not sure if it helped you much, though
>>
>>
iven time (as you check it). I can almost guarantee that if you
>> were watching the monitor at the time of starting the motor, the voltage
>> meter would show some number much lower than 12 V (even if the SoC was
>> almost 100%).
>>
>> I am not sure if it helped
t if you were
> watching the monitor at the time of starting the motor, the voltage meter
> would show some number much lower than 12 V (even if the SoC was almost
> 100%).
>
> I am not sure if it helped you much, though
>
> Marek
> 1994 C270 Legato
> Ottawa, ON
>
&
ussell
Subject: Re: Stus-List Voltage / Amp Hours
Hi Edd,
The battery voltage is only an indication of the state of charge of a lead-acid battery when the battery has been without load (or charge) for several hours. Otherwise, the voltage is pretty much meaningless. Many devices measure the
Thx all - very helpful. I had a battery issue on the 1st. This thread is
timely.
R
Tom
Therapy
C 29 MkII
Solomons, MD
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> On Jul 5, 2019, at 7:26 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> I know Gary! You only had to read it! Imagine my difficulty, I had to write
>
I know Gary! You only had to read it! Imagine my difficulty, I had to
write it!
Josh
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019, 7:23 PM Gary Russell via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Arrgh! My brain hurts.
> Gary
> ~~~_/)~~
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 6:54 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
Arrgh! My brain hurts.
Gary
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On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 6:54 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Edd,
>
> As I recall you are still on a mooring right? You're using the motor and
> solar to keep the batteries "charged"? If so then it is unlikely
Edd,
As I recall you are still on a mooring right? You're using the motor and
solar to keep the batteries "charged"? If so then it is unlikely that you
are ever really getting all the way 100% charged.
As others have mentioned the only good way to use voltage as a measure of
the state of
Not sure what youre asking but no way did the power drain frim the dources
you report should cause a problem. Dont make new problems we got enough
with these great older C boats
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 2:08 PM Gary Russell via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Hi Edd,
> The battery
the voltage meter
> would show some number much lower than 12 V (even if the SoC was almost
> 100%).
>
> I am not sure if it helped you much, though
>
> Marek
> 1994 C270 Legato
> Ottawa, ON
>
> *From:* Gary Russell via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, July 5, 2019 13:08
> *To:*
, July 5, 2019 13:08
To: C List
Cc: Gary Russell
Subject: Re: Stus-List Voltage / Amp Hours
Hi Edd,
The battery voltage is only an indication of the state of charge of a
lead-acid battery when the battery has been without load (or charge) for
several hours. Otherwise, the voltage is pretty much
Hi Edd,
The battery voltage is only an indication of the state of charge of a
lead-acid battery when the battery has been without load (or charge) for
several hours. Otherwise, the voltage is pretty much meaningless. Many
devices measure the state of charge by noting the difference between
There is another issue that used to be common back in the day before combiners:
The process of starting the engine both puts noise into the wiring and drops
the voltage considerably. That can drive some electronics nuts for sure! My
electronics don't run off the engine battery, so it has been a
Dave
I was an electronic tech in the navy for 21 years, so I have a little
experience equipment. However I will no way attempt to diagnose your problem
without having a hands on. I will tell you that 0.3 volts variations from
the supply is not going to cause any problems. You can check the
No the voltage drop doesn't seem too significant.
Yes your problems could be cause by low voltage.
The only problem with your troubleshooting is that you aren't reading the
supply voltage under load. Most of your electronics should be good down to
about 10.7 or lower. Under load you could be
Anything between 12 and 14.5 or so would be fine to run the equipment. Did you
check voltage engine on? Noise on the other hand. THAT could do it. An easy
test is to get a 12 volt battery and supply the equipment independent of ship's
power. The likely culprits are an issue with the
David,
I seriously doubt it. My house bank was down to 11.90 after the winter and
everything still powered up when I tested it. Thankfully, I’m back to 12.65
now.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's
I installed an Electromaax solution last year and received first class service
and an excellent product.
Don Newman
905 547 1750
On Jan 26, 2015, at 17:00, Ken Heaton via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com
wrote:
If the company you are taking to is Electromaax Canada and you end up pleased
Hi Wal,
I am talking to a company in Ontario Canada about a charging solution. I run
an essential CPAP for life threatening APNEA so ... cruising with an assured
charging solution is imperative in order to run while on the hook for a week.
Yes, I have bought a used windmill and I am
If the company you are taking to is Electromaax Canada and you end up
pleased with the final product, how about letting us know? And if it
isn't Electromaax Canada but you are still pleased with the result, we'd
like to know that too.
Ken H.
On 26 January 2015 at 17:07, D Harben via CnC-List
I also have the Xantrex, but didn't know about the 'R' feature when I bought
it 15 years ago or I would have gotten that.
A few years ago I chucked my Slobbovian Alternator that came on my Nanni
and purchased a Balmar and the Balmar Regulator.
I really like it, and nearly as important was the
Rich — no direct experience with the Philmore, but at that price point, I
really doubt that it’s isolating. I couldn’t find any data sheet from their
website beyond just a catalog page.
How about a Charles ISO transformer like the model 93-IXFMR 3/8I-A:
Thanks, Fred. You're echoing my thoughts exactly. Ya only gets what ya pays fer!
Rich
On Jan 18, 2014, at 18:37, Frederick G Street f...@postaudio.net wrote:
Rich — no direct experience with the Philmore, but at that price point, I
really doubt that it’s isolating. I couldn’t find any
Conversion and isolation transformers take a large amount of space and
weigh a ton. Did you consider a marine charger/inverter or separate
charger and inverter. The chargers are often compatible with a wide range
of voltages and frequencies. The inverter will put out whatever you want
based on
All considered or under consideration, thanks. He's asked about the Philmore.
Rich
On Jan 18, 2014, at 20:54, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote:
Conversion and isolation transformers take a large amount of space and weigh
a ton. Did you consider a marine charger/inverter or separate
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