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electrical:12v:b2b [2019/06/02 16:51]
frater_secessus [Battery to battery chargers]
electrical:12v:b2b [2019/06/02 16:58]
frater_secessus [Battery to battery chargers]
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 ====== Battery to battery chargers ====== ====== Battery to battery chargers ======
  
-A b2b (or //dc-dc//) charger is a type of [[electrical:12v:alternator|isolator]] that boosts charging voltage to the house battery.  These typically cost more and deliver less current than normal isolator types+A b2b (or //dc-dc//) charger is a type of [[electrical:12v:alternator|isolator]] that boosts charging voltage to the house battery.  These typically cost more and are rated for less current than normal isolator types.((but they will provide more current overall during longish drives.  See below.))
  
 [[https://amzn.to/2RY2GNQ|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/3131jBgz9LL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]] [[https://amzn.to/2RY2GNQ|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/3131jBgz9LL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]
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   - enough //time// at that voltage for the battery to stop accepting much current.(([[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|C/100]] to C/200))   - enough //time// at that voltage for the battery to stop accepting much current.(([[electrical:12v:battery_capacity|C/100]] to C/200))
  
-DC-DC chargers address the first requirement, but unless you are driving for //hours// the isolator won't have enough time to fully charge the batteries.  DC-DC charging is very effective on cruisers (boats) that run the engines for hours each day.+DC-DC chargers address the first requirement, but unless you are driving for //hours// the isolator won't have enough time to fully charge the batteries.  DC-DC charging is very effective on cruisers (boats) that run the engines for hours each day.  They will, however, put more current into the bank due to their higher voltage.
 ===== CTEK D250 series ===== ===== CTEK D250 series =====
  
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 [[https://amzn.to/2VgTre7|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/417F858GCdL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]] [[https://amzn.to/2VgTre7|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/417F858GCdL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]
 Redarc makes [[https://amzn.to/2VgTre7|a 25A b2b charge with MPPT]] similar to the CTEK. Redarc makes [[https://amzn.to/2VgTre7|a 25A b2b charge with MPPT]] similar to the CTEK.
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 +===== Ring Automotive =====
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 +Ring makes [[https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RSCDC30|a 30A DC-DC charger]].
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