3 stage converters while using solar?
Ive been working on getting a solid boondocking solar setup on my travel trailer. Ive wired for 3 120watt solar panels but only have 1 installed at the moment. I still have the original single stage c...
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Jonnygsx wrote:westend wrote:
The PD chargers with Charge Wizard, like Pianotuna has, can be switched to overide the automatic voltage sensing. Your single stage charger does not have this function.
If you do get a three stage charger, you may need to upgrade your generator or rely on solar for charging. The Honda 650W rated charger probably won't handle a bigger charger.
Interesting Westend, so when you override the voltage sensing thats when it goes into 4 hour timer mode like tuna said. That seems to defeat the point of a smart charger to me, because you are basically throwing out the tech side and turning it into a timed dumb charger.
Well, you can look at it as if you're making the PD charger dumber or you could say it just has extra skills. Remember the Hulk? He wasn't exactly a genius.:B
