House batteries not up to ah rating
Bought 2 new Interstate SRM-24 group 24 RV/Marine batteries a few months ago. I have used the MH 4 times on trips lasting from 3-6 days. Never going below 40 amps before recharging. The rating is 85...
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Hi,
Another option for alternator charging is to add a second charging path. I chose to use an automatic reset circuit breaker rather than a fuse. I have seen 70 amps when I load up my house battery bank with the inverter.
I have manual control over the continuous duty solenoids, so I can deliberately limit or even turn off charging if I feel the alternator is working too hard.
Mex has suggested to others that an external alternator diode is a great way to get more energy from an alternator without burning it out.
I do push my charging system hard. My cut off is when the chassis is at 12.9 volts. When it reaches that number, I reduce the load on the alternator.
The two ways that make (financial) sense to 100% charge the house bank are shore power, and solar.
It would be wise to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. I suspect you may not be happy with the numbers.
Another option for alternator charging is to add a second charging path. I chose to use an automatic reset circuit breaker rather than a fuse. I have seen 70 amps when I load up my house battery bank with the inverter.
I have manual control over the continuous duty solenoids, so I can deliberately limit or even turn off charging if I feel the alternator is working too hard.
Mex has suggested to others that an external alternator diode is a great way to get more energy from an alternator without burning it out.
I do push my charging system hard. My cut off is when the chassis is at 12.9 volts. When it reaches that number, I reduce the load on the alternator.
The two ways that make (financial) sense to 100% charge the house bank are shore power, and solar.
It would be wise to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. I suspect you may not be happy with the numbers.
