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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-04-2018, 10:22 PM
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Posted By john61ct
like the Hausfrauen sitting at their Kaffeeklatsch

like the Hausfrauen sitting at their Kaffeeklatsch
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-02-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Those load terminals are usually very limited in...

Those load terminals are usually very limited in their current output.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-02-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 167
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Posted By john61ct
And even now I'm thinking, hmm, how to automate...

And even now I'm thinking, hmm, how to automate that, only heat the water when bank is well on its way to full so only solar or alternator surplus production is being used. . .

Fun stuff
Forum: General Discussion 12-02-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,658
Posted By john61ct
They're very common for when the bank is in an...

They're very common for when the bank is in an awkward spot.

All FLA properly charged will need topping up, bubbling & offgassing is perfectly normal and in fact healthy toward the end as 100%...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-02-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 167
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Posted By john61ct
FLA are much more robust, long lived stand up to...

FLA are much more robust, long lived stand up to abuse better than AGM. And much cheaper per AH per year.

Plus hydrometers.

So all in all, if you want / need to know SoC, going with AGM makes,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-02-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 167
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Posted By john61ct
It is 100% true that only a tiny fraction of boat...

It is 100% true that only a tiny fraction of boat owner and use cases "require" paying much attention to these topic areas.

And even if doing so might save some money, if the owner is happier...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Most SoC meters are of the coulomb-counting type....

Most SoC meters are of the coulomb-counting type.

If you mean SmartGauge, I stated only it is most accurate and most user friendly, out of what has been on the market past few years.

SG200,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 167
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Posted By john61ct
No, the "that" refers to some straw man telling...

No, the "that" refers to some straw man telling members to burn dino juice for 5+ hours a day just to charge the House bank.

Obviously ridonculous.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Many owners have all the gear, but not the...

Many owners have all the gear, but not the knowledge to give optimum care, or just lack the motivation, don't mind replacing the bank more frequently.

Which is perfectly valid of course, your rig...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Maybe Starter batts, or ignoring SoH specs for...

Maybe Starter batts, or ignoring SoH specs for EoL, but

for those living aboard deep cycling their bank that cost thousands when new,

it's all too common to murder a bank in 2-3 years, that...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 167
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Posted By john61ct
I believe no one was talking about that. But...

I believe no one was talking about that.

But there are owners who are often motoring that long in any case, so with a good alternator + external VR setup, they can get to Full even without any...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Yes, in fact can often be 7hrs if you're really...

Yes, in fact can often be 7hrs if you're really getting to true 100%.

But high-amp dino juice for an hour or two early AM to 80-85% when it's going to be a nice sunny day, then **if you have...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,643
Posted By john61ct
Exactly. Used as a constantly connected Bank,...

Exactly. Used as a constantly connected Bank, then The Bank will not last as long.

As long as the weakest link.

All components matched, gives the longest and most reliable life.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
The ability to mount kW worth of panels, the...

The ability to mount kW worth of panels, the effect on the aesthetic sensibilities of the owner and impact on the performance of the vessel will be different.

Trawlers usually have the advantage...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
that's insane Liveaboards simply means those...

that's insane

Liveaboards simply means those who live on the boat for at least extended periods, certainly months at a time.

Some are a subset of "cruisers", which just means travelling afar,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-01-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,643
Posted By john61ct
certainly not ideal charging will be uneven,...

certainly not ideal

charging will be uneven, longevity will be shorter

better most likely to treat as separate banks like old school, with a switch

but as long as the dissimilarity is only...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-30-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
I still see no connection between your question...

I still see no connection between your question and what I wrote.

Not sure how you did not see my answers.

Let's just drop it, waste of time.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-30-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
See #68

See #68
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-30-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
not sure why you thought that was implied

not sure why you thought that was implied
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-30-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Did you keep the SmartGauge hooked up to see to...

Did you keep the SmartGauge hooked up to see to what degree SoC% matches?

Especially over time so get a variety of scenarios would be great.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-29-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Sigh, just not at all true. 99.999% of...

Sigh, just not at all true.

99.999% of charge sources only know their own amps output.

Loads may be "diverting" most of that, or even depleting the bank while the charge source is running.
...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-29-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Yes, and reduced capacity (SoH) is not just the...

Yes, and reduced capacity (SoH) is not just the basis for EoL decisions.

Drawing 250AH may be only 50% DoD when new, but becomes over 70% nearing the end, accelerating the bank's demise, the #AH...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-29-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
There are many such combined / coordinated /...

There are many such combined / coordinated / distributed systems, and exactly where the "decision-making" happens is up to the mfg, and doesn't really matter. There does not need to be a full-fledged...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-28-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,631
Posted By john61ct
Magnum actually lets you control the transition...

Magnum actually lets you control the transition to Float (end of shore charging) based directly off the BM-measured bank acceptance rate trailing down to mfg spec'd endAmps.

Much better than...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-27-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By john61ct
It is **possible** that one of the many dozens...

It is **possible** that one of the many dozens being flogged out there does **something** good,

but apparently they all ripple / pulse at **different** frequencies, so have fun long-term testing....
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