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Re: Parallax series 7300 converter question
tpi wrote: I am replacing a Parallax 7345 with a Progressive Dynamics 4645 (float 13.2V). The Parallax floated the batteries at 13.8 volts. My concern is Lifeline recommends 13.0-13.3 volts in warm to hot temperatures and I was frequently having to shut off converter or disconnect batteries-or at least I believed I had to... Example of my camping is week in Zion in summer plugged in Watchman campground. Curious to what is the damaging effects on AGM batteries for operating at higher than recommended float voltage in higher temperatures? None.620Views0likes0CommentsRe: Parallax series 7300 converter question
Salvo wrote: 14.4V is the threshold where gassing begins. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead%E2%80%93acid_battery#Exploding_batteries How often do those who have a PD need to add water? Perhaps once or twice a year? When on, the PD holds 14.4V for 2 hours. That's a long duration for a cell to lose few ounces of water. RJsfishin wrote: Quote: Anyways, at 14.4V the battery degasses very little. It would take a long time for a battery that's initially full to drop electrolyte well below the plates. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you really believe such a thing, it would be much better if you kept it to yourself. Its actually 4 hours. Same with Iota628Views0likes0CommentsRe: Surge Guard protection... Worth it?
hawkeye-08 wrote: Hope to get the hardwired one, have it on my wish list... Progressive Industries EMSHW30C Surge Protector Agree. Randy at Bestconverter.com has them and I'd get one. I'm intrigued about dudes comment above on the 50 amp model though. Regardless, lifetime warranty, better price and better protection makes the Progressive the one for us.385Views0likes0CommentsRe: CHEEEEP! HAR! HAR! HAR!
westernrvparkowner wrote: smkettner wrote: It has been said a man with several watches will never know what time it is. And a broken clock is right twice a day. I have several cheap meters and they work fine for everyday issues, but I sure wouldn't rely on them if accuracy is critical, which it never is in the RV park business. But I sure wouldn't want an engineer at Boeing using one to calibrate a critical component to an aircraft. That brand of meter may be totally accurate, unit after unit or the OP maybe just got lucky. My guess, test a few hundred and the accuracy will vary much more than the accuracy of a Fluke or similar make. Everybody knows that but he's a popular comedian here. I laugh too.235Views0likes0Comments
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