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wa8yxm
May 03, 2014Explorer III
The easiest way to stop it from charging batteries is to disconnect them after you start the Generator.. that way they wont suck current. Re-connect to charge before you shut down.
You an effect a SLOW charge by putting a lamp (say a 100 watt 12 volt drop lamp type lamp) across the disconnect solenoid This will act like a resistor (Fairly small one if lamp is dark) and allow some charging but should keep the converter out of boost mode. Play with wattage, smaller lamps (IE: 75,50, or less) watts will cause slower re-charge and a greater tendency to keep converter out of boost mode. Below that go to turn signal/marker lamp types (1156, 1141 or ninty something as examples) But I think the 100 watt, or even a 150 watt is more likely what you'll want.
150 watt is a "Work lamp" (Those yellow, finned thigs,,, Tube type lamp) 50-100 looks like an old fashion HOME lamp bulb fits same type of socket.. Smaller are automotive lamps. The lamp might not light when hooked across the solenoid (Unless batteries are very low) but do not worry about that.
You an effect a SLOW charge by putting a lamp (say a 100 watt 12 volt drop lamp type lamp) across the disconnect solenoid This will act like a resistor (Fairly small one if lamp is dark) and allow some charging but should keep the converter out of boost mode. Play with wattage, smaller lamps (IE: 75,50, or less) watts will cause slower re-charge and a greater tendency to keep converter out of boost mode. Below that go to turn signal/marker lamp types (1156, 1141 or ninty something as examples) But I think the 100 watt, or even a 150 watt is more likely what you'll want.
150 watt is a "Work lamp" (Those yellow, finned thigs,,, Tube type lamp) 50-100 looks like an old fashion HOME lamp bulb fits same type of socket.. Smaller are automotive lamps. The lamp might not light when hooked across the solenoid (Unless batteries are very low) but do not worry about that.
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