Problems with Boondocker 60 amp converter
Having issues with this converter, won't do more than 13.6 volts, ever.
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'm not going to reread the whole thread to check, but Have you tried starting the boondocker with actually depleted batteries when battery voltage is in the 12.2 range?
If the boondocker sees 12.6 or .8 or higher, it will not attempt to go into bulk where it seeks 14.4 or 14.6v, and never will.
I have had fully dead batteries and still not got bulk charge out of it. Max is 12 amps according to my Trimetric and tapers from there.
About the Meanwell or Megawatt, the part numbers Niner gave you are for the Megawatt:
http://www.12voltpowersupplies.us/
Thank for that, I was having trouble locating the meanwell Niner was refering too.
The wiring thickness is important to get the converter to go into bulk and hold it. Voltage drop is the enemy of all battery charging, especially when an Automatic 3 or 4 stage charging source source is involved.
If I can get Randy to warranty the converter I will run larger wire for sure.
Sorry your thread has devolved into the Automatic vs manual approach and what is better. I find this site much more palatable if I just Ignore RJ's posts. I need to avoid such personalities as my contempt for humanity is already so high.
I actually learn things from Mex when I can decipher what it is he is trying to relate in his particular/peculiar way.
I plan to go with both that is IF i can get my Boondocker warrantied. I like the idea of the manual adjustable voltage chargers like the Megawatt and Meanwell. I have all my fuses in the Boondocker so I need someway to still have that and be able to charge my batteries without running the genny 24 hrs a day
