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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.The voltage set points are never exactly the same even if set to the same numerical value. There are always minor inaccuracies in the... -
noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.The solar panel output has reduced to stop the battery voltage riding above the voltage set point and damaging the battery. The 939W put...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.Here is a practical example showing the effect of one, two, and then three chargers connected to one battery bank. These are three...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.See post #18 or the graph posted by Jakew in post #24. Despite the name, smart chargers are really not that intelligent, most are...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.There are sharp change points between the absorption and float stages (on modern multistage chargers). Typically the charger will...
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Obviously both for US sailors. They can be part of the same kit, and because of overlap, this adds fewer than you think. The drives and...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.Battery chargers do not typically attempt to determine the SOC of a battery before commencing charging. They determine the SOC by the...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.No, this is not how smart charging algorithms work. The battery chargers will raise the battery voltage until the bulk/absorption...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.If the battery voltage is high (presumably at the absorption voltage), one or more of the charge sources should reduce their output to...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.If the battery voltage has reached the absorption voltage, the battery is being charged at the highest safe value. Chargers should...
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noelex replied to the thread Charging one battery using two Aldi / Didl smart chargers simultaneously.Two smart chargers will not cause any damage and will charge the battery satisfactorily. The charge rate may not be as high as one...
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noelex reacted to lustyd's post in the thread Am I risking my 20-year-old 60a alternator by installing a 30a 12v DC DC charger? with
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noelex replied to the thread Am I risking my 20-year-old 60a alternator by installing a 30a 12v DC DC charger?.You should not be concerned. If you have any doubts, checking the alternator temperature with an infrared gun (a valuable tool on a...
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noelex replied to the thread Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.Sailors are uniquely positioned to assess the necessary safety equipment for their circumstances. Implementing mandatory equipment...
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noelex replied to the thread Fitted my new 80w solar panel today.There is no definitive answer to this question. Our current boat is equipped with over 1,000 watts of solar power, enabling induction...
