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Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 30 May 2011, 19:09
by pmoc_2001
I do appreciate all the advice. It's just that I have a really good 24v inverter / charger left over from a different project (energy project). With the advent of grid tie inverters this particular inverter / charger, which is normally found on boats might as well be put to good use. I also have spare batteries that are just sitting around.
I think I enjoy the tech behind renewable energy and I want to incorporate it into my van.
Inverter:
http://www.victronenergy.com/inverters- ... 00va-3kva/
Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 30 May 2011, 21:48
by bigherb
If you want to run 24v just wire just put a spliter relay in between the batteries so they charge at 12v when on the move and revert to 24v when the engine is not running.
Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 31 May 2011, 10:52
by jamesc76
Be easier to sell this wonderful charger thing you have and spend the money on decent leisure battery's!
Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 31 May 2011, 11:08
by Oldiebut goodie
I will be interested to see these 400 - 600w of solar panels mounted and the stability result! I would just be able to fit 400w on my bus which is 21 foot long by 7 foot wide.
Reality may kick in at some point.
Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 31 May 2011, 11:24
by jamesc76
Oldiebut goodie wrote:I will be interested to see these 400 - 600w of solar panels mounted and the stability result! I would just be able to fit 400w on my bus which is 21 foot long by 7 foot wide.
Reality may kick in at some point.
i have an image of the likes of 3 8x4 sheets of ply bolted to the roof to try and cramp the solar panels on
Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 31 May 2011, 22:49
by kevtherev
Traction batteries.... It's the future.
You can have all the power you can shake a stick at.. without the need to recharge for months
check out Trojan batteries, and prepare to be amazed
Re: Twin 12v and 24v circuits.
Posted: 01 Jun 2011, 07:55
by pmoc_2001
jamesc76 wrote:Be easier to sell this wonderful charger thing you have and spend the money on decent leisure battery's!
I inherited 4 of these which I think are pretty good:
ARMASAFE
12 Volts
CCA - 1225
Reserve Capacity 240 mins
Capacity - 120Ah C20
Usable Reserve - 70% DoD
Shelf Life 30 months @ 25°C / 77°F
Battery Type - Sealed, Maintenance Free
Cycle Life - 350
Life (cradle to grave) - 48-54 months
Technology - AGM, sealed recombinant
Internal Resistance - 0.0017 Ohms
Transport Class - non-spillable
Environmental designation - non-hazardous
Weight - 88 pounds (40Kg)