Advice on deep cycle setup?
Hello, I have a Safari van that I've converted into a camper. I replaced the starting battery with a Duracell Ultra Dual Purpose (Starting/Cycling) Battery that cost $105 (got it at batteries ...
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Hi All,
One question about the battery:
I noticed that the top right vent still pops up just a little bit, which may be due to the pressure from the side piece of plastic that was pushed by the terminal connector.
1. Should I glue this down with a little glue to give it some more motivation not to pop up?
Now, a few questions about the controller (I have read the manual through):
2. What battery type should I set this at - sealed, gel, flooded lead-acid, or lithium?
(sealed is my guess ... that's what it's set on now)
3. It seems I can set the over-discharge return voltage and over discharge voltage setting - any suggestions here?
It's been showing battery at 100% and on "float" mode. I find it hard to believe the battery's at 100% after using it 2x/day for cooking for a week with no recharge (?) ...
Here's the manual: http://www.grapesolar.com/docs/GS-PWM-40BT%20manual.pdf
I don't have the app yet. I posted on another thread about the controller asking where to get it (iphone) - if anyone knows - please let me know (searching the app store yields nothing).
My current to-do list, in the order I'm thinking:
1. Dial in controller
2. Replace alternator
3. Install solenoid
4. Get fuses installed and re-route/shorten 4 gauge run from engine to lifeline
5. Order some new 2 gauge (?) cables to go from lifeline to inverter
6. Get solar rack installed properly to allow me to put panels on the side temporarily for ladder access etc.
7. Take a vacation
Yours,
L
One question about the battery:
I noticed that the top right vent still pops up just a little bit, which may be due to the pressure from the side piece of plastic that was pushed by the terminal connector.
1. Should I glue this down with a little glue to give it some more motivation not to pop up?
Now, a few questions about the controller (I have read the manual through):
2. What battery type should I set this at - sealed, gel, flooded lead-acid, or lithium?
(sealed is my guess ... that's what it's set on now)
3. It seems I can set the over-discharge return voltage and over discharge voltage setting - any suggestions here?
It's been showing battery at 100% and on "float" mode. I find it hard to believe the battery's at 100% after using it 2x/day for cooking for a week with no recharge (?) ...
Here's the manual: http://www.grapesolar.com/docs/GS-PWM-40BT%20manual.pdf
I don't have the app yet. I posted on another thread about the controller asking where to get it (iphone) - if anyone knows - please let me know (searching the app store yields nothing).
My current to-do list, in the order I'm thinking:
1. Dial in controller
2. Replace alternator
3. Install solenoid
4. Get fuses installed and re-route/shorten 4 gauge run from engine to lifeline
5. Order some new 2 gauge (?) cables to go from lifeline to inverter
6. Get solar rack installed properly to allow me to put panels on the side temporarily for ladder access etc.
7. Take a vacation
Yours,
L
