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Thanks for all the testing !willyfonsworth wrote: ↑ One last test was attempting to charge via the cigarette adapter. As expected it works and pulls in 115w.
Anyways, I am pretty much done with the testing that I need to do for my uses. Let me know if you have some random test that you need me to try and I can see if I can perform it.
I did attempt to simulate recharging via a standalone 12v battery but I was trying to do this going from smart battery charger, alligator clips to female cigarette plug, to provided cigarette plug into the xt30 DC charge port on the Renogy... Well that did not work. The smart charger is too smart and would be push out anything as it was not receiving any current on the other end... makes sense I suppose. At some point I will test a standalone 12v to 12vto24v step up converter in an attempt to get something over 200w into the Renogy via the DC charge port. Not sure when that will happen however.
Jan 6th, 2023 9:43 pm
Jan 6th, 2023 10:15 pm
12 volt battery between smart charger and cigarette plug? worked for me running a 12 volt fridge.willyfonsworth wrote: ↑ One last test was attempting to charge via the cigarette adapter. As expected it works and pulls in 115w.
Anyways, I am pretty much done with the testing that I need to do for my uses. Let me know if you have some random test that you need me to try and I can see if I can perform it.
I did attempt to simulate recharging via a standalone 12v battery but I was trying to do this going from smart battery charger, alligator clips to female cigarette plug, to provided cigarette plug into the xt30 DC charge port on the Renogy... Well that did not work. The smart charger is too smart and would be push out anything as it was not receiving any current on the other end... makes sense I suppose. At some point I will test a standalone 12v to 12vto24v step up converter in an attempt to get something over 200w into the Renogy via the DC charge port. Not sure when that will happen however.
Jan 6th, 2023 10:23 pm
I could not find any info on the cables or where to get them. Please post if you manage get any info.
Jan 7th, 2023 12:33 am
Jan 7th, 2023 9:11 am
My smart battery charger was not outputting any voltage tested via multimeter. So I am not sure what was happening there. But tested in a vehicle with the cigarette lighter is pretty much the exact same test anyways. I just like the idea to be able to charge the unit via a standalone battery to extend the runtime without having to run the generator again. Say to keep the fridge and freezer running during the night without issue.
Jan 7th, 2023 9:29 am
Jan 7th, 2023 9:43 am
This is one factor that doesn't often get mentioned... some of these units have multiple fans that can get pretty loud. I feel that in the race among manufacturers to match power specs, items like thermal management, fan noise, etc. can get overlooked.Buford wrote: ↑ I could not find any info on the cables or where to get them. Please post if you manage get any info.
I was also looking at the Delta 2. Very little info about how noisy the fans are on them. They're loud, if that matters for your use case scenario. You tube has a few specific videos on fan noise levels.
Jan 7th, 2023 6:20 pm
I was told by Renogy that the parallel or split voltage cables was not sold yet in Canada , this is a really new product from Renogy as of now.
Jan 7th, 2023 6:23 pm
Response i got from Renogy...Buford wrote: ↑ I could not find any info on the cables or where to get them. Please post if you manage get any info.
I was also looking at the Delta 2. Very little info about how noisy the fans are on them. They're loud, if that matters for your use case scenario. You tube has a few specific videos on fan noise levels.
Jan 7th, 2023 7:31 pm
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Fuel type Gasoline ? haha 87 octane work on this?Sypher006 wrote: ↑ I think this highly rated and weather resistance unit would be a better buy. Montek 1000w with solar panel
Jan 7th, 2023 8:49 pm
I am curious how you intend to use this unit in your home? Is it meant for backup power? UPS?willyfonsworth wrote: ↑ Got the standalone battery test completed.
12v8ah LIFEPO4 to alligator clip/cigarette to provided cigarette to xt30 to Renogy... Works just fine, the limit here is the 10a for the DC charging so I could only pump in 104w into the Renogy.
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Jan 7th, 2023 8:54 pm
Maybe because the Renogy is fully charged , might have been different if it was at 50% , maybe just over 120w ,willyfonsworth wrote: ↑ Got the standalone battery test completed.
12v8ah LIFEPO4 to alligator clip/cigarette to provided cigarette to xt30 to Renogy... Works just fine, the limit here is the 10a for the DC charging so I could only pump in 104w into the Renogy.
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Jan 7th, 2023 8:57 pm
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When I am not actively using it during a power outage, I will have it connected to my network gear, server, etc.. Even 1300va/1500va UPS that I have used in the past have just not had the staying power to keep devices on even long enough for me to get the inverter generator doing. I have been looking into replacing the lead acid batteries once they die in the UPS with an equivalent LIFEPO4 battery. That should help the situation for sure. When it will be in use for a power outage, I will use it to connect my electronics, fridge, freezer and keep it tops up with an open frame generator.
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