Use This For Equalization
Converter voltage input. You set the finish voltage and current limit. http://image4.pushauction.com/0/0/dff7a368-2d54-402c-9f41-d22dc193feac/1acc5795-d1a2-9778-ad25-d8a6cf97902a.jpg
Forum Discussion
12 amps constant current is acceptable for equalizing 6 cells 12 volts of an L16 battery.
I do not know what the operational Delta T minimum is on this device but it most definitely exists. Probably close to 1.5 volts. Thus a converter sustaining a feed output voltage of say 13.5 volts would not boost less than 1.5 volts which means the module could not regulate less than 15.0 volts. This needs to be investigated thoroughly. The issue is this, converters will INCREASE charging voltage if ENOUGH load is placed on them. A converter that
BOOSTS it's output from say 13.2 to 14.4 may or may not impose a minimum regulated voltage setting of 15.9 from the module.
So this means YES OR NO, WILL YOUR RV CONVERTER GO INTO BOOST MODE IF A SIXTEEN AMPERE ADDITIONAL LOAD IS IMPOSED ON IT?
With a light load which includes 6 cells of golf car battery at 11 amps this additional load would be less likely to force a converter into boost mode than 15 amperes used for 6 cells of L16.
1. Find Delta T value of the module (unknown)
2. Determine exactly what, when, where and why your CONverter changes from float to boost mode. Which will increase the regulated voltage output.
The issues above are based on fussiness on my part. The Delta T limit almost certainly will not prevent this device from working correctly.
10 volts or 14.0 volts input from the converter this device will AUTOMATICALLY maintain the voltage output you set so that is not an issue.
These gizmos can be paralleled. Given input Delta T limit even MENA can equalize all four (?) of his L16's at the same time using a pair of these modules.
But to repeat - blow air across the fins. Set the module on it's side and direct a fan right at the fins.
Batteries undergoing equalization MUST be disconnected from the battery bank.
I do not know what the operational Delta T minimum is on this device but it most definitely exists. Probably close to 1.5 volts. Thus a converter sustaining a feed output voltage of say 13.5 volts would not boost less than 1.5 volts which means the module could not regulate less than 15.0 volts. This needs to be investigated thoroughly. The issue is this, converters will INCREASE charging voltage if ENOUGH load is placed on them. A converter that
BOOSTS it's output from say 13.2 to 14.4 may or may not impose a minimum regulated voltage setting of 15.9 from the module.
So this means YES OR NO, WILL YOUR RV CONVERTER GO INTO BOOST MODE IF A SIXTEEN AMPERE ADDITIONAL LOAD IS IMPOSED ON IT?
With a light load which includes 6 cells of golf car battery at 11 amps this additional load would be less likely to force a converter into boost mode than 15 amperes used for 6 cells of L16.
1. Find Delta T value of the module (unknown)
2. Determine exactly what, when, where and why your CONverter changes from float to boost mode. Which will increase the regulated voltage output.
The issues above are based on fussiness on my part. The Delta T limit almost certainly will not prevent this device from working correctly.
10 volts or 14.0 volts input from the converter this device will AUTOMATICALLY maintain the voltage output you set so that is not an issue.
These gizmos can be paralleled. Given input Delta T limit even MENA can equalize all four (?) of his L16's at the same time using a pair of these modules.
But to repeat - blow air across the fins. Set the module on it's side and direct a fan right at the fins.
Batteries undergoing equalization MUST be disconnected from the battery bank.
