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electrical:solar:nonessential [2020/07/08 14:49]
frater_secessus [charge controller]
electrical:solar:nonessential [2020/07/08 14:57]
frater_secessus [LVD + timer - eternal Absorption]
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 ===== timing opportunity loads ===== ===== timing opportunity loads =====
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 +The trickiest part of running opportunity loads is running them at the right time so battery charging is not affected.
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 +==== manual model ====
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 You can start the loads **manually** (ie, start using the power when you have extra).  This is error-prone but is free and requires no equipment (except your own memory). You can start the loads **manually** (ie, start using the power when you have extra).  This is error-prone but is free and requires no equipment (except your own memory).
  
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   - set the LVD to just under Vabs, set the timer to the Absorption duration   - set the LVD to just under Vabs, set the timer to the Absorption duration
  
 +Similar to the above, this setup looks like: [LVD or controller LOAD output] โ€“> timer โ€“> relay โ€“> load
  
 ===== uses for opportunity loads ===== ===== uses for opportunity loads =====
electrical/solar/nonessential.txt ยท Last modified: 2023/10/18 19:08 by frater_secessus