Advice on deep cycle setup?
Hello, I have a Safari van that I've converted into a camper. I replaced the starting battery with a Duracell Ultra Dual Purpose (Starting/Cycling) Battery that cost $105 (got it at batteries ...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
As to the order of upgrades, I'd add solar and the battery first. That way when leaving work the bank may well be at 100% state of charge.
If the old inverter was MSW then the Kill-a-watt readings may be suspect (i.e. wrong). Redo with PSW and, if possible, with shore power.
The data you have suggests a load of 58 amps on the alternator. That's pretty high. Total energy use may be around 12 amp-hours. But, remember the data from the previous inverter may be out to lunch.
I doubt that the current charging method is getting the battery up to 100% state of charge.
Mex has forgotten more about alternators than most folks ever learn. Get the one he recommended.
No need for a battery upgrade, so long as you are prepared to destroy the battery you are using right now. (Tongue in cheek).
Hi Don, excellent. Thank you very much. Fuller responses, re-testing data etc. soon.
Yours,
L
