Another question for you all if you don't mind? I'm wondering about whether the DC charging system knows when the battery is full and then shuts off when the inverter is set to that "Auto" setting? Probably a dumb question, but I had a little problem with my last inverter (AIMS..yuk) with the same thing. Another question for you all if you don't mind? I'm wondering about whether the DC charging system knows when the battery is full and then shuts off when the inverter is set to that... » Read More Another question for you all if you don't mind? I'm wondering about whether the DC charging system knows when the battery is full and then shuts off when the inverter is set to that "Auto" setting? Probably a dumb question, but I had a little problem with my last inverter (AIMS..yuk) with the same thing. « Show Less
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Yes once the inverter is fully charged, the DC charging system shuts off as well as during a blackout the system will automatically turn on.
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To be on the safe side on this detail we would recommend you double check with Tripplite. Here is both their product specs weblink for this item and also their contact weblink:http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtModelID=2939http://www.tripplite.com/en/company/contacts.cfmThanks.
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Thank you for contacting Battery World. When charging via USB or via Sunlight, you should keep the Charger's Switch in the OFF position. If you were to keep it ON you would be draining the charger of any power that it has stored up. When charging a mobile/digital device is when you would turn the switch to the ON position.
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Hi; Don , Your battery tender will start the charge step 1. Then step 2 it will go into a maintain mode where it keeps the battery up to full charge. Then step 3 it will float charge the battery, in other words it will cycle off and on as needed to keep your battery fully charged. It will not over charge your battery it will keep it fully charged. Hope this helps... Mike
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Short answer is Yes. The charger will not overcharge your battery and will maintain it at full charge. However, if you have a high amp hour battery, the recovery time after power is restored may be quite long. This charger will provide about 15 amp hours per hour of charge time if the inverter is off. For example, a 100 amp hour battery that has discharged down to the drop out voltage will take over 7 hours to fully recharge to the float voltage.
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Dear ANDRE, I am not sure what you mean. When the battery bank is fully charged,The controller will automatically close charging circuit. At the same time, In order to protect wind turbines. The controller will emergency stop wind turbines, Like brake.If you still have any question, Please contact me when you free.Thank you for your inquiry.Your sincerelyKate
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Actually, if you set the output voltage and amperage limits using the trimpots. Once set, it will govern the output to whichever limit it bumps into first. So if you set the max charging current to say 500ma @ 24v then it will reduce the voltage to stay at/under 500ma while never allowing the voltage to exceed 24v. In theory, if you set the voltage to just under you battery's fully charged voltage and then set the current to a sane limit it should float when charged. For 'back' feeding to the solar panel, just put a diode in-line on the output. You can think of diodes like little check valves. ;)
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I've had these charging stations on the PS3, and according to Energizer when the controls are already charged, the LED lights are on, but stop charging the batteries. And it really works, because I had four controls, and they worked perfectly until sells them.
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I have read somewhere you should connect the inverter to the battery. Because of the potential load you are pulling could exceed the charge controller. I am just passing on what i read just got my panels will be installing them soon
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Yes you can use the inverter when the car is running and your battery is charging as long as your electrical system voltage level does not drop too low. Most modern invertors will shutdown to keep from draining the battery to the point of not starting the car (at least in theory) at around 11-10.5 volts. The question of using two power drills at the same time will come down to how many amps they are pulling, as the inverter is rated at 1500 watts continuous power that gives you ~14 amps (you would be safer to think around 12-13 amps @ 110-120 volts AC if your going to plan on using all day, but then I would suggest a generator instead of an invertor in your car, less gas, less idling your car, and it is a product built to make electrical power where you need it) to run your tools. So back to two drills, if they were say, two Dewalt 3/8" variable speed drills that pull 5.4 amps like mine that I have used and abused for 15 years, yes you could use this inverter to do it. And that should be find even if the guys are both running them like mad men at the same time (~11 amps total).
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you cant shut it off, but all the times I have used mine, the battery depletes fairly evenly, never had one or more cells totally deplete while the others had a decent charge. I have only used it on 3 cell and 4 cell batteries. works great. are you using a balance charger for your batteries? that's all I can think of why your battery depletes so unusual. if not, get one that will also discharge your batteries properly for long term storage. you cant store them fully charged or drained.
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I had my batteries charged while the inverter was hooked up but it was not turned on while it was charging it didn't cause any damage to my inverter
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This charger does have an auto shut off feature that's suppose to shut off the charger to prevent overcharging. I haven't needed that feature, so I can't tell you how well it works, only that's it's available.
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I have not had that issue. Does your car outlet go off when your car's off? I have two outlets on my console, one turns off with the car and one remains active. I plug into my always active port so if it's in the base it's charging.
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I believe the charging circuit monitors the voltage and as the voltage reaches the maximum for that type battery the charging stops. The lights turn from red (Charging) to green when fully charged. It is recommended to take the batteries out once charged and use them. If its not a device I have to have I just take the dead batteries out and charge them and put them back in. They charge quite rapidly. If the battery is bad it won't charge them. I love it, especially the dual usb chargers on the front. I can quick charge my phone with the 2 amp or leave it on all night with the 1 amp. Per your question no, I don't believe it will overcharge a battery. I believe the charging circuit monitors the voltage and as the voltage reaches the maximum for that type battery the charging stops. The lights turn from red (Charging) to green when fully charged. It is recommended to take the batteries out once charged and use them. If its not a device I have to have I just take the dead batteries out and charge them and put them back in. They charge quite rapidly. If the battery is bad it won't charge them. I love it, especially the dual usb chargers on the front. I can quick charge my phone with the 2 amp or leave it on all night with the 1 amp. Per... » Read More I believe the charging circuit monitors the voltage and as the voltage reaches the maximum for that type battery the charging stops. The lights turn from red (Charging) to green when fully charged. It is recommended to take the batteries out once charged and use them. If its not a device I have to have I just take the dead batteries out and charge them and put them back in. They charge quite rapidly. If the battery is bad it won't charge them. I love it, especially the dual usb chargers on the front. I can quick charge my phone with the 2 amp or leave it on all night with the 1 amp. Per your question no, I don't believe it will overcharge a battery. « Show Less
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Although I do not know the answer to your question what I do know is that when it cuts out for HIGH voltage, it sounds an audible signal and remains shut off until it is manually reset. I had that problem with a remote vacation cabin setup when the solar charge controller would automatically equalize the batteries which requires a high voltage (especially in winter and cold battery temps). I would return to the cabin weeks later to find the inverter making its alarm sound but turned off due to high voltage weeks before, and of course the refrigerator and everything else in the cabin would be off. So my impression is that the inverter requires manual resets but I can only answer from the viewpoint of having had an over-voltage cutoff but never had a low voltage cutoff. Sorry I can't specifically answer the question.
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If you are charging the battery from empty, when you plug it in only 1 light will be blinking. After some time charging, it will be 2 (1 on, 1 blinking), then 3 (2 on, 1 blinking), then 4 (3 on, 1 blinking). After some time all of the lights will go off. That is when it is done charging. As this is a high capacity battery and usb is a low input source, it takes a long time to charge (as would any other backup battery that's charged via usb). Just give it time.
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Yep...that is correct. It really doesn't draw any current under no-load. There are no noises, nothing...just the red LED lights for voltage or watts. I have used several different inverters and this one is my absolute favorite...it is a beast and built extremely well. No worries...it is a safe buy. Have had mine running continuously for about 7 months now.