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DarthMuffin's avatar
DarthMuffin
Explorer
May 03, 2014

How do I stop my batteries from charging?

When I fire up my Honda 2000 generator my lovely Powermax Boondocker converter does it's job and starts charging the batteries in boost mode. All fine and great, but that takes all the power and doesn't leave enough to do things like operate the microwave.

What's the best way to stop it from charging temporarily? I have lots of battery and even on extended trips haven't felt the need to charge via generator. AC power comes through one 30A breaker to the converter and from there goes out to things like the Microwave, so I can't just flip the breaker.

Is a disconnect on the battery bank the answer? Is that safe to do and disconnect while the converter is doing it's thing?
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  • tpi's avatar
    tpi
    Explorer
    May 03, 2014
    Most converters don't need the batteries in the system. The power is well regulated and will not induce hum in electronics. But check the documentation that came with your converter to confirm. You would not want the disconnect in the same confined space as the batteries.

    On this page it mentions no need for battery under the "key features" http://www.bestconverter.com/PowerMax-Boondocker-Converters-_c_154.html

    You could also use 120V switch on the converter power wiring.
  • epusher's avatar
    epusher
    Explorer
    May 03, 2014
    Look again. There should be single ac breaker that feeds the converter ( which makes DC power and charges the batteries). The microwave should have its own ac breaker.

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