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Re: 6V Deep Cycle Batteries
Triker33 wrote: Dakota98 wrote: Your 6-volt GC batteries need an occasional "equalization" charge. The Schumacher SE-70MA charger will not do this. Maybe I need to equalize mine. I never have and the T-105's only last me a little over 8 1/2 years. How much longer will they last if equalized? 8 1/2 years is very good. Here's an article, that I believe is actually by Trojan Battery Q & A563Views0likes0CommentsRe: 6V Deep Cycle Batteries
Your 6-volt GC batteries need an occasional "equalization" charge. The Schumacher SE-70MA charger will not do this. Quote from the manual: 10 Amp 12 Volt setting: The initial charge current should be 10 amps gradually tapering throughout the charge cycle to 5 amps. Though not indicated, battery voltage will gradually rise to approximately 14.3 volts, then hold constant throughout remainder of charge cycle. When the battery reaches 14.3 volts and charge current drops to 5 amps the charger will turn off. Initially the battery voltage will drop from its 14.3 volt level fairly quickly. When 13 volts is reached, the charger will again turn on, until the 14.3 volt, 5 amp condition is met. As this action continues, on time will decrease to a few seconds while off time increases to a range of several minutes to an hour. on/off times vary with size, type and condition of battery.296Views0likes0CommentsRe: adjust WD hitch or leave the wife & dog at home? :p
Readjusting the hitch as mentioned above will help. I never put water on board until I'm near my destination. Move what you can from the front of the coach to the back A bit of a squat won't hurt, but if you don't like that after pulling a few times there are many assists that can be added to the rear. I have a pair of 500# overloads that solved mine. What is your "payload" capacity of the TV ? How does that compare to what your actual weight is loaded ?257Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sewer connection rework project.
Matt_Colie wrote: Muddy, Now, play mix and match with the known needed parts and make the requisite three trips to the store to return some and buy the parts you actually need and glue is all together. Matt Three trips seem to be the magic number for many projects, although when it comes to plumbing it often turns into more. Nothing more frustrating than having to stop & go back to the store a few more times turning a two hour project into 4-5 hours. I have revised my plan of attach for plumbing projects. I now buy most every conceivable part that would ever be needed for my project & simply make the second trip to the store to "return" what wasn't used. :B285Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sewer connection rework project.
westend wrote: Dakota98 wrote: I wonder if a heat gun on a low setting would be enough to loosen the glue without damaging it & remove the existing hook-up and extending it as needed ? Highly unlikely. The waste pipe is ABS and the glue used to attach pipes and fittings is a solvent welding adhesive. The glue actually melts the pipe and fitting material surfaces. When cured, the whole is well stuck together. Forgot about that, you're right, once that stuff is applied it welds to the components.285Views0likes0Comments
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