This is terrific information. I was planning on replacing with a GoPower 45 amp charger but looks like I need to step it up. For reference, this is what I was planning on purchasing and they do have both 75 and 100 amp models.
http://gpelectric.com/products/smart-battery-chargers
Curious about a few of things if you have another moment:
- Am I correct in assuming that the DLS itself is the converter and the IQ controller is the charger?
- Any thoughts as to how the GoPower might compare to the DLS or am I really in apples/oranges territory?
- The GoPower unit notes it's designed to charge 1 battery bank. Pardon my ignorance, but are 4 batteries wired series/parallel for a total of 12v still considered one bank?
Thanks again. That was great information that likely prevented me from making a configuration mistake.
Best,
Tim
smkettner wrote:
tsweez wrote:
Okay, so I found the charger under my fridge. It's a Magnetek 6300A Model 6345 which I assume is far from what I need.
4x GC2 I recommend a 75 or 90 amp IOTA with built in IQ controller.
http://www.bestconverter.com/-DLS-Series-12-Volt_c_144.html
If you must save money you could get a 45a now and parallel another 45a later next year. Charging is about the same, just takes longer with less amps. Might need the external IQ controller to go parallel.
6345 is only about 6 amps charging :(
