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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-17-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Battery Watering System

When I had initially started this project I meant to add the watering system to the batteries so that maintenance would be that much easier. Well after 2 times of fiddling around with distilled water...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-23-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb I ran my inverter 1000 watt xantrex for (1 Led...

I ran my inverter 1000 watt xantrex for (1 Led tv, dish receiver), then 1, 12 volt Led tv, 2 Led lamps and satellite dish (Winegard G2) for a little over 18 hours when the inverter alarm went off...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2018, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb I bet it's like milli amps, and yes you can turn...

I bet it's like milli amps, and yes you can turn off the blue back light if you don't want it on, there is a small button on the right side of the screen bezel (recessed in so you need a pen or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-17-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb I am assuming it has to do with either momentary...

I am assuming it has to do with either momentary switch on the dash (when it ties your coach and chassis batteries together) for a dead battery, or it is the charging line, I've noticed that my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-10-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb Added in a rocker switch on/off only to the...

Added in a rocker switch on/off only to the positive wire then to the BMK so I could turn it on when needed and off when not needed (like in storage mode). I placed it right next to the guage and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-09-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb If all you want to do is be able to monitor your...

If all you want to do is be able to monitor your house batteries then you can just buy the BMK that I posted (go to Amazon look at the reviews, or pick a different kind if you like) and install it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-08-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb Finally found a place to get the wire pulled...

Finally found a place to get the wire pulled through for the battery meter to the shunt. Connected the wires an ran a final test, when ever the RV engine is running, Generator is running or plugged...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-08-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb I did some work on the batteries, I used a piece...

I did some work on the batteries, I used a piece of 7/16 all thread with a left over piece of 1/2 pex water line. I drilled a hole on each side ran the all thread through each side and used a fender...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-04-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb You know I thought the same thing, but after...

You know I thought the same thing, but after reading alot of the reviews I seemed to be okay. I did read where one individual said that his biggest 12 volt large amp draw was his Generator starting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-04-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb I decided to add a BMK (battery monitor kit), so...

I decided to add a BMK (battery monitor kit), so that I could know what the battery life is as well as amps being drawn off them. I will update post once it is installed. Connection is pretty...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-03-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb Here are the pics of the chassis battery, I need...

Here are the pics of the chassis battery, I need to paint the white pvc coupler and fill with sealant, other than that mod complete. I did shorten the 2 positive cables and made them the same length...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-02-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,283
Posted By robval1987
Lightbulb Swapped out coach batteries, and moved chassis battery

I know this is not a new thread and somewhere I've read of others changing out their 2 12 volt coach batteries for 4 6 volt batteries giving us more run time. My 12 volt deep cycle battery has 25...
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