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Inverter/charger - PMCBR - 04-01-2014
Can I operate my inverter/charger on less than 50 amps. If so how can I do this. For example while coach is at storage facility between outings. 97 model coach #438
RE: Inverter/charger - folivier - 04-01-2014
Depends on the inverter. One quick and dirty (emphasize dirty since you need to understand the implications, but may not make too big a difference if in storage) way is to change the ambient temperature of the battery to a set temp. The higher the lower the output, at least on mine.
But once your batteries are charged the charger should switch to float and charge at a much reduced rate. Really should only be a couple amps unless you're using stuff.
The typical charge cycle is bulk (high amps), absorb (amps decreasing while voltage rises), float (voltage kept at a 13 or so and amps kept low.)
RE: Inverter/charger - Ozarkguy - 04-01-2014
What inverter do you have?
RE: Inverter/charger - PMCBR - 04-01-2014
Freedom 25 inverter/charger
RE: Inverter/charger - folivier - 04-01-2014
Sounds like the same as mine, does yours have the remote panel? Which model?
RE: Inverter/charger - PMCBR - 04-01-2014
Yes panel gotta check model and get back
RE: Inverter/charger - PMCBR - 04-01-2014
No model number on remote panel.
RE: Inverter/charger - folivier - 04-01-2014
My remote panel is a Link 2000, but there were two models of them. I have both manuals if that is what you have, I could email them. The Link 2000 has push buttons with a digital display and a couple lights on the bottom. http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Discontinued-Products/Link2000-445-0198-98-01_rev-1(Vendor).pdf
There is also a simpler remote panel with just lights, not familiar with that one.
RE: Inverter/charger - Ozarkguy - 04-01-2014
The manual shows 26 amps at max charge. Float would be something less. You may be able to get by with a 20 amp service if the batteries were charged to start with. Best guess.
RE: Inverter/charger - Fulltiming - 04-01-2014
Page 8 of the manual (see Forest's link above) has a section on Power Sharing. This shows how to set the power when you are limited to 20 amps or less (depending on the serial number of your inverter).