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Do you have a write up and pics somewhere yet on the 260/140 Neihoff install?......
I upgraded the alternator to 260/140 version.....
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Do you have a write up and pics somewhere yet on the 260/140 Neihoff install?......
I upgraded the alternator to 260/140 version.....
We haven't installed the buck boost as of yet, but the plan is to program it to pull/distribute a max of +/- 17 amps with the stock alternator. I can see the voltage drop on the gauge by switching on the red dot AC system we installed in the truckAwesome rig! I love it! Total composites box?
Do you have the original A0 alternator (Niehoff N1506) still in place? I believe the original alternator is rated 100 Amps total for 24V and 12V sides combined. Which isn't a lot, so 17 Amp DC to DC charger is a prudent choice. Are you using an alternator protection device, or is the buck/boost converter taking care of the load dumps by lithium BMS? Which 17 amp DC to DC are you using?
I upgraded the alternator to 260/140 version. Marine guys suggest using no more than half of alternator's max rated amperage for charging house batteries. If I go with two 35 Amp Sterling BB242435 DC to DC chargers, I will be able to charge the house battery at 70 amps. With three I could even do 105, but I am not sure I want to be this aggressive. I also have a MEP-016D 3KW 28V DC diesel generator, I intend to use that for charging when parked. I need to look up the specs on the alternator head on that generator, but it's probably in the 100 amp range given 3KW rating. I will need to decide whether to charge at conservative 35 amps or aggressive 70.
I'm curious about this as I have a 10hp diesel 24v charger.I have a 24 volt military diesel generator for charging them
Good question.Dont they have to be charged like agm batts thru pulse charger ?
Theres got to be some SMART folks in here that would know about the ion batts i have no idea but seems like i remember someone said it was a pulse type charger just get online and call one of the litium battery websites they should fix you up with info ! I just dont want to spend that kind of loot on batteries the agms have worked under me for 20 yrs with much success and alot cheaper and you dont need that much juice to run one of these trucks/habitats unless youve got a tanning bed and a house stove in it lolGood question.
Only way for me to find out would be if the magic smoke escapes....then I know it was wrong.
NO.... very different charging parameters. Also since they accept a charge so easy... you can start your typical alternator on fire.. the regulator does not know to dial it down .....Dont they have to be charged like agm batts thru pulse charger ?
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