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--- opinion:frater_secessus:prebuilt_van [2025/03/28 13:50]
frater_secessus [looking up the vehicle's VIN]
+++ opinion:frater_secessus:prebuilt_van [2025/03/28 13:53] (current)
frater_secessus [TL;DR]
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 ===== TL;DR =====
-  * **observation** is a major part of both figuring out a system and of troubleshooting.  Look.  Notice.  Pay attention.
+  * **observation** is a major part of both figuring out a system and of troubleshooting.  Look.  Notice.  Pay attention.  Document.
+  * look up the manual or specs for for every component you find
   * the job of the power system is to accept charge from [[electrical:12v:power_mix|one or more sources]], store that energy, and use it for [[electrical:12v:loads|loads]] you want to run.  On average **charging must be ≥ discharging**((the "average" part is provided by bank capacity)) or you will [[opinion:frater_secessus:running_out_of_power|run out of power]].
   * a system can be working-as-designed and still not do what you want or meeting your needs

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