Problems with Boondocker 60 amp converter
Having issues with this converter, won't do more than 13.6 volts, ever.
Forum Discussion
Good to hear the Borg is operational and operating Mex, how bout you revisit your Borg thread with the help of Niner to post the pics?
As far as megawatt Vs Meanwell pisfing contest, My intent was only to point out that there is an MeanWell SE series of adjustable voltage power supply with similar appearance to the Megawatt and similar part numbers(and price), and there is the MeanWell RSP series which I own and is rated for 500 watts, and will do 600 watts as long as the load is there to ask for it. So I did get a bit offended when you claim a superiority of Megawatt, when the OP is considering the MW RSP series which you have not held in your grubby paws to declare it superior or inferior to the products you do own.
And claiming to be unaware of the Meanwell RSP series in not believable as you had participated often in my Thread about the MeanWell RSP-500-15 when I first got it, So I'm calling you out, Mofo :)
In case my words above come off as anything but good natured ribbing, I apologize in advance.
As far as Apples to can openers go, well, indeed, as I use mine as a Bulk charger, absorption charger, float charger, portable charger, and power supply and have no need or desire for ANY other plug in charging source as my MeanWell covers all those bases with a high degree of precision. As far as I am concerned this adjustable power supply is by far the most adaptable battery charger I could ever envision, and I thank you again for bringing up the possibilities of such a device for battery charging, as I am not going to spend the high $$$.$$ for a programmable charger, and the big three converter options are all compromises of various degrees, and I got 40 amps to meet all my desires for 129$ delivered and taxed.
As far as twisting a dial to change voltages being stressful or impeding my ability to enjoy a day for fear of holding absorption for too long, well this is simply ridiculous. Hardly baby sitting. I run from a screaming whining crying child with a furious contempt for humanity, but seeing how many amps my battery is taking at absorption voltage, is logical, and controllable, repeatable and simply enjoyable in comparison to a diaper soiling nightmare of a child and the woman who bore its continuous complaining.
If I have to be away when amps would taper to 0.5% or less, I just set the voltage to float voltage. With my AGM, this does not decrease the charging amps nearly as much as with the screwy 31, and while I do not like to agree with Pnichols on principal, I think a single voltage 13.8v charging source can indeed recharge an AGM battery pretty darn well.
When I get to 14.5v at 35 to 40 amps, and then lower voltage to 13.8v, the amps only decrease by 5 or 6 whereas the screwy 31 would decrease by 20 amps or more.
The ability to change voltage and instantly see the difference in amperage flowing at the electrical pressure allowed has given me insight into battery charging I would not be able to develop otherwise.
So for the head in the sand set it and forget it crowd (RJ) and their indignant attitude of automatic superiority, is quite laughable to me.
If I had little to no interest in battery charging and had the budget, a programmable high $$ charging source would be installed and be a no brainer.
I could certainly have made due with the 40 amp MegaWatt and saved 50$ and be limited to ~15.5v, but that was 18 months ago, those 50$ would have been long spent on other things and not available to me now anyway.
With 19.23v available, I could cut the cord on my laptop's power supply and hook it to the meanwell, in theory.
As far as megawatt Vs Meanwell pisfing contest, My intent was only to point out that there is an MeanWell SE series of adjustable voltage power supply with similar appearance to the Megawatt and similar part numbers(and price), and there is the MeanWell RSP series which I own and is rated for 500 watts, and will do 600 watts as long as the load is there to ask for it. So I did get a bit offended when you claim a superiority of Megawatt, when the OP is considering the MW RSP series which you have not held in your grubby paws to declare it superior or inferior to the products you do own.
And claiming to be unaware of the Meanwell RSP series in not believable as you had participated often in my Thread about the MeanWell RSP-500-15 when I first got it, So I'm calling you out, Mofo :)
You have an Arabian. I will have to make do with a small herd of Appaloosa's. What is wonderful is these things are available.
In case my words above come off as anything but good natured ribbing, I apologize in advance.
As far as Apples to can openers go, well, indeed, as I use mine as a Bulk charger, absorption charger, float charger, portable charger, and power supply and have no need or desire for ANY other plug in charging source as my MeanWell covers all those bases with a high degree of precision. As far as I am concerned this adjustable power supply is by far the most adaptable battery charger I could ever envision, and I thank you again for bringing up the possibilities of such a device for battery charging, as I am not going to spend the high $$$.$$ for a programmable charger, and the big three converter options are all compromises of various degrees, and I got 40 amps to meet all my desires for 129$ delivered and taxed.
As far as twisting a dial to change voltages being stressful or impeding my ability to enjoy a day for fear of holding absorption for too long, well this is simply ridiculous. Hardly baby sitting. I run from a screaming whining crying child with a furious contempt for humanity, but seeing how many amps my battery is taking at absorption voltage, is logical, and controllable, repeatable and simply enjoyable in comparison to a diaper soiling nightmare of a child and the woman who bore its continuous complaining.
If I have to be away when amps would taper to 0.5% or less, I just set the voltage to float voltage. With my AGM, this does not decrease the charging amps nearly as much as with the screwy 31, and while I do not like to agree with Pnichols on principal, I think a single voltage 13.8v charging source can indeed recharge an AGM battery pretty darn well.
When I get to 14.5v at 35 to 40 amps, and then lower voltage to 13.8v, the amps only decrease by 5 or 6 whereas the screwy 31 would decrease by 20 amps or more.
The ability to change voltage and instantly see the difference in amperage flowing at the electrical pressure allowed has given me insight into battery charging I would not be able to develop otherwise.
So for the head in the sand set it and forget it crowd (RJ) and their indignant attitude of automatic superiority, is quite laughable to me.
If I had little to no interest in battery charging and had the budget, a programmable high $$ charging source would be installed and be a no brainer.
I could certainly have made due with the 40 amp MegaWatt and saved 50$ and be limited to ~15.5v, but that was 18 months ago, those 50$ would have been long spent on other things and not available to me now anyway.
With 19.23v available, I could cut the cord on my laptop's power supply and hook it to the meanwell, in theory.
