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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,386
Posted By DonKarstedt
Ha! yes, you are absolutely right! That's what I...

Ha! yes, you are absolutely right! That's what I get for "doubling" and "halfing" in my head after a couple of whiskies! My correction is: I went from 170AH to 205AH by switching from 12v to 6v (with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,386
Posted By DonKarstedt
Going with 6 volt batteries is really just a way...

Going with 6 volt batteries is really just a way to get more lead and acid into your battery compartment (if you have some headroom), and that's what gives them more capacity. Once set up, you are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,386
Posted By DonKarstedt
A "Marine" battery is a hybrid of a deep cycle...

A "Marine" battery is a hybrid of a deep cycle and a starting battery. They were original designed for boats, which need high cranking amps to start the boat, but also long continuous power for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-17-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,386
Posted By DonKarstedt
I've come to the same conclusion. My original 2...

I've come to the same conclusion. My original 2 twelve volters gave me a nominal 170 amp hours. The two 6 volters give me 230 amp hours. I'm going to redesign my battery compartment for 2 more, for a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-26-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,386
Posted By DonKarstedt
chboone is right, if the battery has "marine" in...

chboone is right, if the battery has "marine" in the name, avoid it. It's not a real deep cycle.

--DonK
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-24-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,069
Posted By DonKarstedt
I haven't had my rig very long, but I've found...

I haven't had my rig very long, but I've found some early advice I got to be very good: after dumping, pour a 50/50 mix of Calgon water softener (liquid) and Dawn dish washing soap down the toilet....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-14-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,069
Posted By DonKarstedt
Ha! I was hoping for a slightly less invasive...

Ha! I was hoping for a slightly less invasive test than poking a whole in it. :-)

--DonK
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-14-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,069
Posted By DonKarstedt
If you doubt your sensors, it seems real easy to...

If you doubt your sensors, it seems real easy to look down the toilet for a direct inspection of the level. But what about the gray water tank? Does anyone know an easy way to directly double-check...
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