Anybody know how long you can run the batter/power cable...? I'm thinking from the top of an RV to the ground +/- 12-15'. Thank you in advance.
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That distance is too long for the Renogy folding solar panel. The reason is that on the folding unit, the charge controller is mounted to the panel itself and the voltage loss from the charge controller to the battery over a long cable is too high. Most deep cycle batteries need 14.4 to 14.8 volts to charge properly in the bulk charging phase and the absorption charging phase. The last tenth of a volt is very important for charging. My solution was to remove the charge controller from the solar panel, mount it near my battery, and run a heavy cable from the panel to the charge controller. This reduces line losses because the panel runs at 17 volts on average, compared to 14.4 or 14.8 for the charge controller output. Higher voltage reduces electrical transmission losses.. See this link for more info: http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/the-rv-battery-charging-puzzle-2/
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you should have no trouble running a cable 12 to 15 feet as long as the wire is heavy enough. carol
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As a mobility scooter rider it is always a concern to know will my batteries last to get me home. I try to keep on top of this by closely monitoring distance traveled on a fresh charge. RMS amps per hour are useless for this purpose. I know I can do a 10 mile round trip on level ground with my scooter. Won't try a long steep hill on a 10 mile trip but 4 miles works. How much more??? Trial and error and judgment. Too many variables to engineer a neat answer in advance.
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I would have it plugged into my truck 12v outlet all day while driving, but I would unplug it in the evening and let it maintain whatever coolness it had. However, I didn't want to run down my truck battery, so I never attempted to leave it plugged in for too long without the truck running. Sorry I can't answer your question.
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Unfortunately, no. We have a 24' travel trailer with the Go Power Solar Extreme kit install, along with 450 AH of batteries and are not able to fire up the AC unit. It will run the Microwave, TVs, Laptops, etc with no problem, but those rooftop AC units are too power hungry (we have just one)! It appears you would need a generator in your arsenal if you want off-grid AC. :(
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This is an electric motor. We have an outlet near our grill we plug it into. Not sure how long the cord is as the grill is currently buried under a couple feet of snow. If I remember correctly it's about 4 feet
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i dont take it off my battery ,i run a 1200 watt inverter in a 3/4 inch box with a lid which has a cut out for out lets with a dome light cig lighter and alarm with toggle switch out side has a poly rope rated for 500 pounds rolled up handles on each end off box, i run a small compressor with a 90 led watt bulb plus my 32 inch led tv and a 300 watt heater and lap top.i dont run it all day its my er travel pack. i can run it for a week full charge on my 12 volt battery charge time may be a full week for a low battery, i use a marine battery and 150 amp fuse hook up just in case. the main thing is the solar panel facing direction and elevation direction . my plan is to go off grid in next few years.leave it hooked up and leave it alone.. this is all new to me but i must say what i done works for me, good luck out there ..i own a solar book and read that it dont pay to go 100 percent off grid at my age but if your young start now if thats your dream.
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The lenght of the power cord should not be a problem. Did not measure it, but it should be 6ft +/- I run it in a Caddy Deville and have plenty of spare cable...
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Joaquin I don't have mine in front of me but I would guess at least 10 feet. This unit is the best thing I have ever bought to handle my battery. Peter
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3 foot. FYI I threw mine out after being refunded by Amazon. There is no internal battery. It is not a UPS. It put out 135 volts at 59 cycles. That would have damaged my equipment. I know my way around with a volt/ohm meter and tested it myself. I do not recommend it. I did purchase two Line R voltage conditioners, AVR w/ internal battery from APC company and am very happy with their performance while on generator and on street power. APC will stand behind their product. I think the Opti- UPS is dangerous. I live in a remote with erratic electric. The conditioners are on computer and AV equipment. 3 foot. FYI I threw mine out after being refunded by Amazon. There is no internal battery. It is not a UPS. It put out 135 volts at 59 cycles. That would have damaged my equipment. I know my way around with a volt/ohm meter and tested it myself. I do not recommend it. I did purchase two Line R voltage conditioners, AVR w/ internal battery from APC company and am very happy with their performance while on generator and on street power. APC will stand behind their product. I think the Opti- UPS is dangerous. I live in a remote with erratic electric. The conditioners are on computer and AV... » Read More 3 foot. FYI I threw mine out after being refunded by Amazon. There is no internal battery. It is not a UPS. It put out 135 volts at 59 cycles. That would have damaged my equipment. I know my way around with a volt/ohm meter and tested it myself. I do not recommend it. I did purchase two Line R voltage conditioners, AVR w/ internal battery from APC company and am very happy with their performance while on generator and on street power. APC will stand behind their product. I think the Opti- UPS is dangerous. I live in a remote with erratic electric. The conditioners are on computer and AV equipment. « Show Less
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Actually, I can't answer this all that well. We usually run it on the electric cord. However we did run it several nights on the battery, and no signs of slowing down. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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We mounted the power supply under the drivers seat and found the longest run just reached. I don't know exactly how long the cables are but feels like at least 15'.
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Okay, do you keep the charger cable plugged into 110VAC outlet? I Don't, but I do plug it in from time to time. I (and neighbors) have used this device lots of times and never run it down. I've used the 110VAC outlet for drilling holes in fence poles and to run a pole saw pruning trees. I've used the "jump charge" feature for starting cars stalled on the road. I've charged a cell phone. I've used it for pre-setting our GPS. It is a little heavy to use as a flashlight but fills low tires on cars. Our neighbors like it a lot and have "suggested" what a great Christmas gift it would make (hint...hint). When we get our new Cessna, I will probably keep another in the luggage bay. Don't buy a cheap copy. Okay, do you keep the charger cable plugged into 110VAC outlet? I Don't, but I do plug it in from time to time. I (and neighbors) have used this device lots of times and never run it down. I've used the 110VAC outlet for drilling holes in fence poles and to run a pole saw pruning trees. I've used the "jump charge" feature for starting cars stalled on the road. I've charged a cell phone. I've used it for pre-setting our GPS. It is a little heavy to use as a flashlight but fills low tires on cars. Our neighbors like it a lot and have "suggested" what a great Christmas gift... » Read More Okay, do you keep the charger cable plugged into 110VAC outlet? I Don't, but I do plug it in from time to time. I (and neighbors) have used this device lots of times and never run it down. I've used the 110VAC outlet for drilling holes in fence poles and to run a pole saw pruning trees. I've used the "jump charge" feature for starting cars stalled on the road. I've charged a cell phone. I've used it for pre-setting our GPS. It is a little heavy to use as a flashlight but fills low tires on cars. Our neighbors like it a lot and have "suggested" what a great Christmas gift it would make (hint...hint). When we get our new Cessna, I will probably keep another in the luggage bay. Don't buy a cheap copy. « Show Less
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100 ft is a stretch but if the antenna is towards I think, think being the key word. I use mine to turn an electric game call that's wired to a 12 volt tractor battery on & off from a distance. I've run it at around 100ft but sometimes I've got to click it numerous times & move the remote around in the air. With my application I can tell instantly it if work (i.e. Sound). My advice if you're going try it would be to also wire in a small light or LED to tell you if your pump is on or off.
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Cold weather doesn't help. I personally throw deep cell rv battery into the jet sled and hook up the fish TV to it. Yeah its heavy, but the charge lasts for days on end.
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It's been a long time since I owned mine but I would guess the cord was in the 10 foot area. Use to sit right along side the RV so its hard to tell. Great unit though. Only took 10 to 15 min to hook it up.
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hey Icepuck, did this work? Could you do same with a battery charger I am wondering? Im trying to run 12v lights off a generator and trying to find a solution... FF here too and rigging out a response trailer..
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I use mine on my boat to keep the battery charged between trips (no shore power). The cables measure 8 feet but I lose some distance getting to the battery in the battery well of the boat. Mine has been out in the weather for a year and still works great. I'm still trying to find a better way to carry it out into the gulf on the boat when I go fishing.