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Multipule Power Sources
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A charge controller maintains the battery's charge when supplied by solar cells.  What complications are introduced when an alternate power source, such as an alternator's rectified output, is added…Continue

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               I've recently purchased plans for a Tiki 26, but await the build as I make tropical retirement home move preparations.  I hope to cruise…See More
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Don Squier replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
"Thanks Budget Boater, I'm beginning to feel more confident on how these systems are arranged. Don"
Apr 29, 2014
Budget Boater replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
"Each power source should have independent charge controllers, and each should have its own source power wires that are connected to the batteries or battery switch independently. Modern charge controllers already have the necessary means to isolate…"
Apr 29, 2014
Don Squier replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
Apr 28, 2014
Don Squier replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
Apr 28, 2014
Dave Vinnicombe replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
"Hi Don I am not electrically competent so for my system of 2 banks (2 pairs of 80 watt panels), of solar panels and a standby Honda generator I have separate circuits of each. This means that if a regulator fails on one, it doesnt affect the…"
Apr 28, 2014
Rusty Gesner replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
"There was recently a lot of discussion of this topic in the Yahoo Groups Leopard Forum, including detailed how-to information.  - Rusty"
Apr 25, 2014
Robert Sheridan replied to Don Squier's discussion Multipule Power Sources
"You can get smart controllers that handle multiple sources of power.  I am not an electrics wiz but from what I have gleaned the key thing is to check the amount of current the regulator can take. We have a wind generator as a secondary power…"
Apr 21, 2014
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Multipule Power Sources

A charge controller maintains the battery's charge when supplied by solar cells.  What complications are introduced when an alternate power source, such as an alternator's rectified output, is added to the charging system?  Is this output simply connected in parallel with the solar cells, should the charge controller have provisions for an alternate power source or is some other arrangement required?See More
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