recharging while driving
I'm winding my way south and boondocking. Last power was in Regina, SK I used a heating pad and lots of computer time last night, powering them from a 400 watt MSW inverter. Batteries were at...
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Hi landyacht,
That is what the solenoids are supposed to do.
In cold weather, I've seen 14.4
I do have a Black and Decker that can check the alternator. I've not used it for 5 years so it is in storage near Saskatoon, SK
I would regularly see back feeding when the house bank was full and the solar was producing power.
Short lived I suspect. I've arrived at my destination, Altamonte Springs.
That is what the solenoids are supposed to do.
landyacht318 wrote:
Keep house battery out of alternator loop for testing
In cold weather, I've seen 14.4
landyacht318 wrote:
What is engine battery voltage with engine running?
Perhaps your alternator's Voltage Regulator is only allowing 13.2v.
I do have a Black and Decker that can check the alternator. I've not used it for 5 years so it is in storage near Saskatoon, SK
landyacht318 wrote:
Perhaps it fried a diode or 2 and is only working on 1/3 or 2/3rd capacity.
Can't one check for AC voltage to determine a failed alternator diode?
I would regularly see back feeding when the house bank was full and the solar was producing power.
landyacht318 wrote:
If the Alternators voltage regulator is allowing more voltage than either battery, there will be no backfeeding going on when driving regardless of resting voltage differences between engine and house battery.
Short lived I suspect. I've arrived at my destination, Altamonte Springs.
landyacht318 wrote:
Thanks for bringing the cooler weather to florida, even Temporarily.
