โJun-02-2015 12:12 PM
โJun-12-2015 03:02 PM
bogen2 wrote:
The converter I have is the older IOTA 45A that doesn't have the port to add the IQ4 "smart" charger.
โJun-09-2015 11:36 AM
bogen2 wrote:BFL13 wrote:
IMO leave the Iota in place as your shore power converter, and get a stand alone charger for fast charging off the generator. IMO your best bet is the PowerMax 75 amp adjustable voltage model so you can set 14.8v on it and that will be perfect for your two 6s.
The 75 is PF corrected so it will run on a 15a circuit with a 2000w generator. (The PD9280 is not PF corrected and needs a 20a circuit and it has charging profile issues, although not as bad as some)
Regular converters of the PowerMax, Iota IQ4, PD w CW all have charging profile "issues" so it is important to get the adjustable voltage one. It is more expensive, but think of it as being like two 40a VEC1093DBDs at $150 each for cost comparison.
Will the Iota be sufficient to properly recharge the batteries on shore power? I have never seen it get over about 13.5v.
I have a B&D 40a charger (like the VEC) that I use to service my batteries. Would that be a better choice for quick recharges on generator power?
โJun-09-2015 11:14 AM
โJun-04-2015 09:44 AM
Chandalen wrote:
I am assuming they are on a 10-20' run and about 8ga so fast math...
a. 15' at 13.5v with 8 ga wire @50 amps = 12.56v at destination
b. 15' at 14v with 8 ga wire @50 amps =13.06
If you rewired... lets say another 8ga wire for two per pole::
a. 13.03
b. 13.53
Or with 4ga wire
a. 13.13
b. 13.63
โJun-04-2015 09:43 AM
BFL13 wrote:
IMO leave the Iota in place as your shore power converter, and get a stand alone charger for fast charging off the generator. IMO your best bet is the PowerMax 75 amp adjustable voltage model so you can set 14.8v on it and that will be perfect for your two 6s.
The 75 is PF corrected so it will run on a 15a circuit with a 2000w generator. (The PD9280 is not PF corrected and needs a 20a circuit and it has charging profile issues, although not as bad as some)
Regular converters of the PowerMax, Iota IQ4, PD w CW all have charging profile "issues" so it is important to get the adjustable voltage one. It is more expensive, but think of it as being like two 40a VEC1093DBDs at $150 each for cost comparison.
โJun-04-2015 09:40 AM
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
QUESTION
How distant are your batteries from the Iota?
โJun-02-2015 05:47 PM
โJun-02-2015 04:41 PM
โJun-02-2015 03:32 PM
bogen2 wrote:
I am upgrading my 12v converter/charger and would like to get some feedback on how to choose the right one. I have a 200w solar charger, but the sun doesn't aways shine so need another way to charge the batts.
I want to be able to minimize charging time when hooked to a generator - I am going to buy either a 2000W or 3000W Champion. Would prefer the 2000W model due to its smaller size, but would consider the 3000W just to speed up the charge time if it would make a real difference.
The converter I have is the older IOTA 45A that doesn't have the port to add the IQ4 "smart" charger. I have 2 6V "Costco" batteries and have upgraded the converter charge wire to 10 gauge. I have been looking at the Powermax converters but I'm not sure which model would be best for my needs, although I would be open to suggestions of other manufacturers.
โJun-02-2015 03:28 PM
โJun-02-2015 03:25 PM