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lifestyle:faq_solar_generator [2022/05/24 11:44]
frater_secessus [DIY your own solar generator] 		lifestyle:faq_solar_generator [2022/08/08 12:37]
frater_secessus [Charging from car outlet]
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 Wall charging is typically fastest because the manufacturer gets total control over the adapter's voltage and current output.  Note that they might not include a fast charger to reduce cost or heat stress on the battery.((particularly for Li)) Wall charging is typically fastest because the manufacturer gets total control over the adapter's voltage and current output.  Note that they might not include a fast charger to reduce cost or heat stress on the battery.((particularly for Li))
  
-====Charging from car outlet==== +====charging from car outlet==== 
 Car charging is typically slow because [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator]] voltage tends to be fairly low((particularly for charging lead)) and [[electrical:12v:ports#the_cigarette_outlet|ciggy outlet]] current limited to 10A.  Unless one is on a road trip there is probably not enough time spent driving the vehicle to charge the device fully.  Car charging is typically slow because [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator]] voltage tends to be fairly low((particularly for charging lead)) and [[electrical:12v:ports#the_cigarette_outlet|ciggy outlet]] current limited to 10A.  Unless one is on a road trip there is probably not enough time spent driving the vehicle to charge the device fully. 
  
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 Example:  the [[https://amzn.to/3xkRShV|Bluetti AC50S]] charges about 2x as fast from the inverter than from the car adapter, due to the AC adapter's higher 27.5v output.((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/o8orti/newbie_question_on_jackery_bluetti_portable_power/h42jvr3/?context=3)) Example:  the [[https://amzn.to/3xkRShV|Bluetti AC50S]] charges about 2x as fast from the inverter than from the car adapter, due to the AC adapter's higher 27.5v output.((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/o8orti/newbie_question_on_jackery_bluetti_portable_power/h42jvr3/?context=3))
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 +==== charging from isolator ====
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 +If >120w charging is required while mobile, one solution might be to install an isolator as one would when charging an auxilliary battery.  The isolator will pass heavier current into the cabin of the vehicle:
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 +[[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator --> isolator]] --> [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] --> SG's high power wall adapter
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 +As with the ciggy lighter setup above, it's not particularly efficient but the alternator has power to waste. 
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 ==== internal AGM batteries ==== ==== internal AGM batteries ====
  
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 > The X-Boost mode is not applicable for all electrical devices. Some devices with a rated power of 600W-1200W that have strict voltage requirements are still not compatible. Please conduct a full test to confirm before usage, so it will not to affect your work. It is recommended to use electrical equipment with heating elements and with a rated power between 600-1200W, such as hair dryers, electric kettles, coffee  > The X-Boost mode is not applicable for all electrical devices. Some devices with a rated power of 600W-1200W that have strict voltage requirements are still not compatible. Please conduct a full test to confirm before usage, so it will not to affect your work. It is recommended to use electrical equipment with heating elements and with a rated power between 600-1200W, such as hair dryers, electric kettles, coffee 
  
-Note that the loads mentioned are all resistance loads (heating coils).  +Note that the loads mentioned in X-Boost docs are resistance loads (heating coils).   
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 +Heads up:  there are at least two issues that may affect the Delta Pro:  [[https://diysolarforum.com/threads/exploding-delta-pros.44387/|"explosive" failure]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSHQ-y35SmI|reverse polarity]].
  
 ==== DIY solar generator ==== ==== DIY solar generator ====
lifestyle/faq_solar_generator.txt · Last modified: 2024/05/03 15:10 by frater_secessus

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