Power cuts out when pump runs (on DC)
I have an new electric issue that I need to troubleshoot tomorrow and am looking for advice. On DC (2 x 6V) lights are good, power shows full (also metered at batteries 13ish). When the water pump ...
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Jetstreamer wrote:
I don’t necessarily think they are implying your batteries are bad it’s just that your voltage readings are of no help in trying to diagnose the problem with a solar charger in the loop.
That makes sense. I figured the charge controller wouldn't provide enough power to mask a bad battery, but as you and others said, it totally skews the useless numbers I was posting on voltage.
I removed it from the equation, and after a 4hr rest to equalize my voltage read 12.65. The only load would have been the LP detector. I proceeded to run the same test (all lights on and pump running). After 5-7 cycles the voltage remained fairly constant at 12.38 idle, and down to 12.3 when the pump kicked on. It dipped to 12.29 at one point, and was up to 12.46 after running all cycles. Lights remained bright, with a slight pulse in sync with the pump at the end of the cycle.
I could not replicate the original problem. So unless I misunderstand the battery voltage situation, it leads me to believe I have a wiring issue/sloppy connection somewhere.
