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electrical:converter [2023/06/10 19:46] frater_secessus [DIY dumb converters] |
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+ | ==== choosing a converter ==== | ||
+ | If money is no object you can buy a multistage (" | ||
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+ | * 0.2C for FLA | ||
+ | * 0.4C is not LiFeP)4' | ||
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+ | === cost === | ||
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+ | The higher the rating and the more features the more expensive the shore power charger. | ||
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+ | === limits of 15A shore power === | ||
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+ | 13A off a 15A shore power plug, or 1,560w is a safe limit for continuous power use. Assuming 10% conversion losses this would give us a **theoretical max of around 100A of converter charging** (14.4Vabs x 100A).((shore power amps are at 120vac, converter ratings are at their nominal DC voltage)) | ||
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+ | === minimum | ||
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+ | Lead chemistries require a minimum charge rate to stay healthy. | ||
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+ | * 0.2C for AGM | ||
+ | * 0.1C for Flooded Lead Acid | ||
+ | * [LiFePO4 has no minimum current spec] | ||
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+ | === charging time available === | ||
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+ | If you have solar and will be on shore power for more than one day then a simple converter that charges at the batteries' | ||
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+ | If you do not have solar or will be on shore power for only one overnight then we need a three-stage (" | ||