Hi all,I have x2 100w 18v 5amp solar panels on the pop top connected to control unit to keep battery topped up, I have added 240v plug via consumer unit for a smart charger for when we’re on hook up,but the smart charger is drawing power from the battery, how could I stop this?.Any advice would be received greatfully
Solar panels & battery charger
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Can you post some pics of your setup? There’ll be some electric wizards along shortly.
Yes, what he said.
Post some pics.
Chargers won't take power from the battery they are charging.
How do you know the charger is using battery power.?
So you have a battery monitor?
Are you running an inverter?
Post some pics.
Chargers won't take power from the battery they are charging.
How do you know the charger is using battery power.?
So you have a battery monitor?
Are you running an inverter?
No inverter I will put some photos up soon
What smart charger is it?
Post some pics.
Assuming it's not a Victron, ctek, Noco,?
Post some pics.
Assuming it's not a Victron, ctek, Noco,?
Yep. That charger is the problem. (My noco, ctek or Victron don't do that)
Swap it out for a decent known brand.
Is Victron, ctek etc.
See here,
www.t6forum.com
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Swap it out for a decent known brand.
Is Victron, ctek etc.
See here,
Battery Chargers - How I Did It -
Battery Chargers - How I Did It - So its that time of year again, cold, rainy. . . . . . . flat battery =[ This time we look at Battery Chargers. Our vans will most likely come with a AGM style starter battery, for this type of battery we need a "Smart Charger" . . . . but what does this...
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And here:
www.t6forum.com
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Dellmassive’s "How I Done It" blogs.
-- Dellmassive`s -- "How I Done It" -- thread -- ************************************************** Dellmassive`s -- "how I Done It" -- Thread ************************************************** Kit List And Stuff -- How I Done It & What I Use --...
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