Renogy 20A dc to DC report
Hi All, Regarding the Renogy 20A DC to DC Battery Charger 12V, the unit puts out 20 amps, but draws 30 amps when doing so. This is the result of bench testing.
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Hi All,
I did not do the bench test--my cousin did, so I don't have answers to your questions. I thought it might be useful to others.
I'll be "feeding" the unit with #8 wire.
I have a choice of powering from the alternator, or powering from the starter battery (which is of course charged by the alternator), but only with the ignition key turned on. Doing the battery route would eliminate surge on the alternator, so I'm leaning in that direction.
I'll have the ability to switch the dc to DC off.
I'll still have a "poor man's boost ability, too.
I did not do the bench test--my cousin did, so I don't have answers to your questions. I thought it might be useful to others.
I'll be "feeding" the unit with #8 wire.
I have a choice of powering from the alternator, or powering from the starter battery (which is of course charged by the alternator), but only with the ignition key turned on. Doing the battery route would eliminate surge on the alternator, so I'm leaning in that direction.
I'll have the ability to switch the dc to DC off.
I'll still have a "poor man's boost ability, too.
