Paralleling Power Supply Units Made Easy ???
I am considering paralleling a couple of 20a variable adjustable psu's for 40a charging. According to what I have read on the world wide inter-web, it can be done quite easily, provided the following ...
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BFL13 wrote:I'm impressed! I like the modular/redundant approach you've taken with the use of the four B&D Vector smart chargers.
Yes they will add their amps if the battery bank will accept that many. EG, I use some Vector chargers together: a 40a, 35a, 35a, and a 20a to get 130a which is as much as my Honda 3000 can run with its 2800VA.
On four 6s with 458AH, that is 130/458 = 28% charging rate. Just right for a nice fast recharge :) Same charging rate on two batteries would be at 65a
If there was any doubt about being able to operate several converter/chargers in parallel without any issues, one only has to look at your system.
