Discussion about any electrical topic except 240 volts. Solar, converters, inverters, lights, battery chargers, etc
Honda playing up
by shonky » Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:48 pm
Hi, all.
Good neighbour was setting up his Honda genny the other day when a bloke came past and warned him about the dangers of putting it on sand....
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Last post by shonky Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:48 pm
Solar
by Mrcoolabah1au » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:56 pm
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If I was to put another 2 or 3 or maybe four panels do I need to change the regular or will the pl20 cope have 400 watt at the moment thing of maybe...
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Ok will tell her that?
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:54 pm
Plasmatronics
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:23 am
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What the diff between a dingo and pl model you can get a 20 or 40 so what makes them differance both around the same price ??? :idea:
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Ok found nor for 300 on a web that I spent hours looking for my reg I inside the fuse cupboard so we really don't get to see it offen
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:43 pm
tomcarm's Lithium Project
by tomcarm » Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:14 am
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After 24 hours of switching to the full T1Lithium management system, no
problems of any sort - at all!
Batteries at 13.3V with each of the four cells...
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They only use glad wrap to cover fresh Tatoo's .
PeterH
And sandwiches
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Last post by Dot Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:55 pm
New Solar Controller
by shonky » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:46 pm
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Hi, all.
So after using a controller which wasn't really up to charging 4 AGM's and handling the compressor fridge we, at great expense, purchased a...
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Hi, all.
Been fiddling around with cables while Mrs shonky was in Singapore, and I'm finally set up to have the dumb charger direct to the...
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Last post by shonky Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:29 am
Sticky LED's not sticking?
by BruceS » Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:52 pm
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I've spent a lot of time replacing the inside workings of several flouro's with sticky lengths of LED's.
An hour or so of lights on & it all let...
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Well I pulled two of the lights down, cleaned up the goo-ee mess with turps & hot soapy water .... dried it all off & redid it with Sika....
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Last post by BruceS Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:53 pm
Installing shunt
by learjohn » Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:31 am
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Hi, can anyone please tell me the correct location to instal a shunt. A or B, or elsewhere?
John
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Will go through it again tomorrow Terry, and write down each figure.
John
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Last post by learjohn Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:12 pm
Generator rain cover
by shonky » Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:54 pm
Hi, all.
Breakthrough - use your folding solar panel in the rain!! Works perfectly!!
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Last post by shonky Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:54 pm
12 volt shunt
by BernieQ2 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:00 pm
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Hay folks I need enlightenment on shunts.
I will be putting one in the bus just need to know what amp shunt should I use. I will use a analog display...
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Bernie,
Sorry for the delay.
This is what you need, the little panel meter is wired across the shunt. And display the current being drawn.
jd
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Last post by jon_d Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:45 pm
LiFePo4 suppliers
by bagmaker » Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:58 am
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is EV works still winning the preference for battery supplier awards?
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Found my last invoice
EV Works
3/30 Furniss Rd
Landsdale6065
WA
Ph (08)93039040
Thats as of 14 January
From what I can see, the biggest difference is...
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Last post by dapope Wed Aug 06, 2014 9:57 pm
Running heater From Alternator?
by Dot » Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:38 pm
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Would the motorhome's 24volt alternator with an 80amp output have the capacity to power the fridge on 240v using 1.4amps/325w plus a 1000w heater via...
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Went for a walk then started the genny 15 minutes before departure as I had all the windows open to get rid of the man smells ;) Glen 20 is a...
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Last post by Dot Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:42 am
Tortech inverters
by Pokey » Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:06 pm
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I came across these guys while looking around for a new inverter and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them or info that may help me in...
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I got one very similar from ebay, the main board blew within a very short time, they replaced the board no problems, (sent new internals for me to...
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Last post by John M Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:19 am
LED voltage important?
by BruceS » Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:21 am
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I'm considering changing most of the lights over to LED's and am curious as to how important it is to have a steady 12V rather than typical 12.4 to...
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Bruce, i switched out my standard 12v bulbs for LED bulbs a couple of years ago and have not had a problem at all. Not a single failure from them and...
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Last post by Pokey Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:03 am
Any idea where to source?
by Pokey » Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:56 pm
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Have a problem with my inverter that I advised the vendors AGR Machinery (E bay) where told about straight away but due to circumstances (vehicle...
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I won't buy anything from AGR machinery had to many hassles with them over warranty stuff, so have some of my friends. Bite the bullet and buy a...
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Last post by dcsingos Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:46 pm
Shunt
by Mrcoolabah1au » Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:04 pm
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If I want to hook up a second shunt ( how ) the battery monitor has one and was thinking of putting one on the pl20 solar regulator :D
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If you already have one on a victron, then you dont need a second one!
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Last post by dapope Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:54 pm
More solar
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:15 pm
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Have put some photo on to show you what space I have Bruce have not run the tape over them but the front right has 5 or 6 foot the side of the air...
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The first one facing the front I have 1500 plus by 800 mm wide next to antenna :D
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:16 pm
Legal
by Mrcoolabah1au » Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:05 pm
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This look as if it's totally legal just park next to the tree and plug in :?: :?: :?:
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:lol: That one is going to take some beating Bob :lol: There is the whole mix there, double adapters, none water resistant power adapters, a 4 spot...
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Last post by supersparky Sun Jun 15, 2014 7:20 pm
Free generator
by shonky » Sat May 10, 2014 6:39 pm
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Hi, all.
Had the opportunity to acquire a newish Honda 2KVA genset while at Texas a few weeks ago - it was tethered by a 5mm cable, placed 4 metres...
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Hi, all.
There has been a significant change in our power base recently. Mrs shonky is claiming the right to park the motorhome wherever she...
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Last post by shonky Wed May 14, 2014 9:17 am
New you beaut VSR
by shonky » Sun May 04, 2014 6:46 pm
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HI, all.
May have mentioned on a past post that our start battery was less than helpful after a couple of weeks parked up, and carrying a 35kg AGM...
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I think T1 uses an $80 three stage charger and is happy with it.
tanks here---
I had a 20 amp 3 stage charger and on T1's advice I went up to a...
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Last post by Keith Morris Mon May 05, 2014 9:32 am
Lithium
by shonky » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:48 am
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Hi, all.
Just a thought-I've been reading John Nash's biography, A Beautiful Mind and noticed that Lithium is an excellent treatment for manic...
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I thought bi-polar bears had it all both ways
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Last post by dapope Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:50 pm
Customizing your solar array.
by shonky » Sat Apr 12, 2014 4:23 pm
Hi, all.
Should you wish to enhance the use of your folding solar panel during those cooler months when the Sun is less than cooperative just ensure...
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Last post by shonky Sat Apr 12, 2014 4:23 pm
Indicator light driving me nutz
by BillV » Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:49 am
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Hello all, I've been a little distracted from my project, but getting back into it now. Trying to get a front indicator to work. Globe is ok (old...
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Bill some time ago I registered an old bedford bus in SA.
When I transferred the rego over from Vic to SA I had to get a policeman to verify the...
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Last post by BruceS Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:11 am
Gottahavit! Gottahavit!
by shonky » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:05 pm
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Hi, all.
Some time back at Yelgun there was a general discussion about solar power and a fellow drinker asked me how many solar panels we had. The...
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When I had some electrical work done on Girt last year, the company was Springers Solar in Brisbane.
They moved my Solar controller from an...
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Last post by Greynomad Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:13 am
Super folding panel
by shonky » Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:59 pm
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HI, all
So I just woke up from the post-brekkie kip and saw the solar controller was showing 9amps coming in. No good, as the batteries are very...
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.... ummm, I'll check it out on Google and get back to you :lol: if the grama police don't sort it out before then
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Last post by T1 Terry Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:19 pm
crash camera
by BruceS » Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:37 pm
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$85, free postage.
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# plate unable to be read, naughty person
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Last post by Dot Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:38 pm
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