Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-26 Thread Drake
Through a strange set of circumstances, I found a way to equalize batteries with an Iota charger. My DLS 45 was borrowed on a couple of occasions. I made the mistake of telling the borrowers how to adjust the voltage through the potentiometer. Predictably, when I needed the unit, the pot

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-26 Thread larry
to select 14.2, 14.8 (jumper in) or 15.7 volts.Larry CrutcherStarlight Solar Power Systems Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations? From: Drake drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Date: Fri, October 26, 2012 6:23 am To: RE

[RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread William Dorsett
What brand recommendations do the group have for an battery charger to be plugged into a genset? Used to be Todd but at some point they lost favor. Thanks all. Bill Dorsett Sunwrights 1715 Leavenworth Manhattan, KS 785/539-1956 Home/Office

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread Aaron Mandelkorn
Check out Iota. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com On Oct 15, 2012, at 9:14 AM, William Dorsett wrote: What brand recommendations do the group have for an battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread jay peltz
You might also check Power Source Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Dan Fink danbo...@gmail.com wrote: We have had great luck with Iota. More reasonably priced than Xantrex, too, but not as many flashy lights. They also work great as 12VDC power supplies for

[RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread Mick Abraham
Hi, Mechanix~ Bill Dorsett polled the group about recommended battery chargers for connection to a generator. Iota brand is the successor to Todd brand; I believe Iota bought the designs, tooling, etc. and these have appeal because of the relatively low cost per rated amp. They seem generator

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread William Dorsett
how adjustable it is. Bill Dorsett Sunwrights Manhattan, KS From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Mandelkorn Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 10:24 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread Dave Palumbo
Experience, (802) 888-7194 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Dorsett Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 2:27 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread boB
-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations? Check out Iota. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com mailto:reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com http://www.reosolar.com On Oct 15

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread Bill Brooks
. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of boB Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 11:50 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations? How about an off grid inverter/charger

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Hi MIck, I often see your explanation for absorption charge phase. Consider this: While charging, current is applied without voltage regulation (CC). At the charge set point, PWM control (CV) takes place to regulate voltage. There is no control over current as the battery internal resistance

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

2012-10-15 Thread William Dorsett
Abraham Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 12:27 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations? Hi, Mechanix~ Bill Dorsett polled the group about recommended battery chargers for connection to a generator. Iota brand is the successor to Todd brand; I