Temperature Correction Factor set at 0: Have small backup system w/1-125 Ahr. battery to 1Kw Inverter in 80 deg F. Should I change setting?
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Since there are no absolute setting, playing with the temperature correction factor seems to be the only way to adjust to your batteries. Check the manual for your batteries and look at the bold charge and the trickle charge voltages, then play with the temperature correction to get to about the correct trickle charge. (I am almost always in trickle charge due to my over sized battery bank and oversize solar array.
2252266
It's set up for 110, so if you go through an inverter it should be fine. I personally wouldn't try anything else just for liability.
1425634
I would not recommend using this the same as a block heater. A battery that gets cold, will not charge back up when it gets warm again. Get a temperature controlled switch and set it to turn on at 45 degrees and colder. If the battery is to cold when you go to start it you can ruin it. According to a Google search Cold Cranking Amp rating on most batteries are done for 15 seconds at 50F degrees, so for every degree below 50F the power of your battery drops.
565015
I don't know exactly how low they will tolerate but I've had mine out in minus -20 degree temps without any problem, its best to use the external 6 volt lead acid battery in its weatherproof enclosure, I also cover the battery case with a plastic bag, this is what I do, I live in upstate central NY , Good Luck and if I can be any more help, just ask Sincerely Mary
1269256
I don't think I'll go to 100C. It might but you'd need to be careful with thermal gradients across the active area. You will not need a current regulator, just a voltage supply.
1310992
There appears to be no way to change the readout to read degrees F, so a good way is to make a notation of what temperature in degrees F you desire on a piece of tape and fasten it to the side of the soldering station, so you can dial (punch) in the appropriate temperature in degrees C. You should have only a few settngs for conversion.
736641
Im not sure about the voltage part but you can change the temp. It goes from 240-400.
270634
There should be a switch and the settings marked on the side of the battery enclosure. You have to look closely to see the settings.
1400038
something to consider, while I have never pushed the limits of this inverter, it is rated for peak performance of 1600 watts. If you only have the drill running for short periods of time and your battery can handle the drain there should be no problem. I would recommend leaving the vehicle running unless you have a battery that's quite large and make sure the vents on the inverter aren't blocked and it's in a relatively cool environment... If that drill is going to be running 1 minute out of every 10 I think this'll do you fine, much more than that and youll start to see heat buildup faster than it can be cooled. something to consider, while I have never pushed the limits of this inverter, it is rated for peak performance of 1600 watts. If you only have the drill running for short periods of time and your battery can handle the drain there should be no problem. I would recommend leaving the vehicle running unless you have a battery that's quite large and make sure the vents on the inverter aren't blocked and it's in a relatively cool environment... If that drill is going to be running 1 minute out of every 10 I think this'll do you fine, much more than that and youll start to see heat buildup faster... » Read More something to consider, while I have never pushed the limits of this inverter, it is rated for peak performance of 1600 watts. If you only have the drill running for short periods of time and your battery can handle the drain there should be no problem. I would recommend leaving the vehicle running unless you have a battery that's quite large and make sure the vents on the inverter aren't blocked and it's in a relatively cool environment... If that drill is going to be running 1 minute out of every 10 I think this'll do you fine, much more than that and youll start to see heat buildup faster than it can be cooled. « Show Less
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I do not know because I keep mine plugged in all the time and it keeps it at the right temperature for use. That is one of the reasons I purchased this model. No playing around with temp adjustments
67858
I'm not 100% because we were triggering something very low current. I want to say it was somewhere in the 10-15a range?
1738462
Yes - You are correct. The battery will overheat and it can be damaged! Try using a thermostatically controlled outlet like Farm Innovators model TC3-3545 as long as the 120V receptacle (or thermostat) in the same general area as the battery.
682315
I have mine set to 1 as well for that same purpose. Mine does turn on and off and has never went on once the tempature has reached its setting. I am in NY so its a basement unit and stays around the 40-50 degree range. there may be a probem with the unit. I would reach out to customer service.
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For a battery of this size, I'd not go over 240 watt inverter. Actually, you can use any inverter (I got a 400 watt unit that came with a lighter plug as well as other wires), but I'd not connect up a load greater than that ~240 watts. I have at least 2 reasons. First, the lighter outlet that you'll likely want to use is for sure intended for under 20 amps (and maybe fused for only 10 amps). Secondly, the battery is likely rated "18 amp-hour" hinting it can give you 18 amps for 1 hour, or 9 amps for 2 hours, etc. For something needing just 1 amp at 120V the inverter will pull 10 amps at 12V from the battery making it last under 2 hours (or under 1 hour for 2 amps at 120V). I recommend against pulling power faster than it's rating (~20 amps) since I've seen statements in manuals like "Don't crank a car for even 5 seconds because the battery will overheat internally" and I think you're pushing your luck to expect more than that continuously.
450910
Each time the unit is powered off, when powered back on (which you need to do manually), it starts off at 75 degrees. You then need to adjust it to your preferred setting.
946597
No idea. However, similar electronic devices I specify are rated to zero degrees C. It's inexpensive, simple, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it at low temps.
2206610
Nothing, what should happen? The reason you shouldn't use it above 32 degrees is you could overheat the the element or the battery. I don't use it as a battery warmer. It operates at temperatures well over 32 degrees but you have to have enough of a heat sink to dissipate the heat or turn it off and on.