Setting | Min freezer temp | Max freezer temp | Min fridge temp | Max fridge temp | Run time Minutes | Idle time Minutes | Estimated AH's used per day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | -3.6 | -1.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 2.67 | 9.417 | 19.06 |
4 | -6.3 | -3.9 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.25 | 9.583 | 21.84 |
5 | -7.9 | -4.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 4 | 9 | 26.4 |
6 | -9.9 | -7.1 | -0.3 | 0 | 5.33 | 9 | 31.98 |
Accessory | Power use per hour (amps) | Hours | Total AH |
---|---|---|---|
Fridge/freezer | 1.25 (averaged) | 24 | 30 |
11w fluorescent light | 0.78 | 3.5 | 2.73 |
LCD TV - digital tv | 0.7 | 1 | 0.7 |
LCD TV - av in | 0.16 | 2 | 0.32 |
WD TV live + HDD | 0.65 | 2 | 1.3 |
  |   |   | 35 |
State of Charge | Under load V | Fullriver OCV | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
100% | 12.7+ | 12.83+ | Fully charged battery |
90% | 12.5 | 12.72 |   |
80% | 12.42 | 12.60 | Long battery life above this point |
70% | 12.32 | 12.47 |   |
60% | 12.20 | 12.34 |   |
50% | 12.06 | 12.20 | Try not to discharge below this point |
40% | 11.9 | 12.06 |   |
30% | 11.75 | 11.91 | Shorter battery life below this point |
20% | 11.58 | 11.76 |   |
10% | 11.31 | 11.61 |   |
0 | 10.5 | 10.5 | Flat battery |
Charged | Specific Gravity (SG) |
---|---|
100% | 1.265 |
75% | 1.225 |
50% | 1.190 |
25% | 1.155 |
0% | 1.120 |
Charge current (A) | Minimum battery size (AH) capacity x 0.2 | Minimum battery size (AH) capacity x 0.25 | Minimum battery size (AH) capacity x 0.3 |
---|---|---|---|
5 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
6 | 30 | 24 | 20 |
10 | 50 | 40 | 33 |
16 | 80 | 64 | 53 |
20 | 100 | 80 | 67 |
25 | 125 | 100 | 83 |
30 | 150 | 120 | 100 |
40 | 200 | 160 | 133 |
50 | 250 | 200 | 166 |
60 | 300 | 240 | 200 |
100 | 500 | 400 | 333 |
120 | 600 | 480 | 400 |
Solar panel (watts) | Solar Vmp | Solar Imp | Solar Watts in | Solar (volts) | Solar (amps) | Auxiliary battery (volts) | Auxiliary battery (amps) | Amps expecting | Main battery input (volts) | Main battery input (amps) | Engine |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 | 17.82 | 5.62 | 28 | 17.75 | 1.58 | 12.71 | 2.03 | 5.6 - 7.5 |   |   | Off |
100 | 17.82 | 5.62 | 61.9 | 14.00 | 4.42 | 13.47 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 16.58 | Idling |
  |   |   |   |   |   | 13.47 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 21 | Idling |
Solar panel (watts) | Solar Vmp | Solar Imp | Solar Watts in | Solar (volts) | Solar (amps) | Auxiliary battery (volts) | Auxiliary battery (amps) | Amps expecting | Main battery input (volts) | Main battery input (amps) | Engine |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 | 17.82 | 5.62 | 82.3 | 14.97 | 5.5 | 12.78 | 6.2 | 5.6 - 7.5 |   |   | Off |
  |   |   |   |   |   | 13.59 | 25 | 25 | 14.00 | 25.2 | Idling |
  |   |   |   |   |   | 14.1 | 25 | 25 | 13.99 | 26.2 | Idling |
Temperature (°C) | Charge (V) | Float (V) |
---|---|---|
45 | 14.13 - 14.33 | 13.13 - 13.33 |
40 | 14.25 - 14.45 | 13.25 - 13.45 |
35 | 14.37 - 14.57 | 13.37 - 13.57 |
30 | 14.48 - 14.68 | 13.48 - 13.68 |
25 | 14.6 - 14.8 | 13.6 - 13.8 |
20 | 14.72 - 14.92 | 13.72 - 13.92 |
15 | 14.83 - 15.03 | 13.83 - 14.03 |
10 | 14.95 - 15.15 | 13.95 - 14.15 |
5 | 15.07 - 15.27 | 14.07 - 14.27 |
0 | 15.19 - 15.38 | 14.19 - 14.38 |
Function | Redarc BCDC1225-LV | CTEK D250S Dual | Enerdrive DC2DC+ ePOWER | Projecta IDC25 |
---|---|---|---|---|
12v or 24v input | 12v only | 12v only | 12v & 24v | 12v & 24v |
Maximun input voltage | 32v (28v on solar) | 22v | 16/32v (23/45v on solar) | 32v (23v on solar) |
Charge stage status | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Output current | 25A | 20A | 5/10/15/20/25/30/35/40/45/50A | 20A at 9 - 11v and 25A at 11 - 32v |
Ambient temperature range | -20°C to +80°C | -20°C to +50°C |   | -10°C to +80°C |
De-rate output current | >55°C at 85°C no charge current | Yes | De-rate >50°C shutdown >58/60°C | Yes |
Standby Current | Main battery 0mA / Aux battery <8mA | Main battery 3.5mA / Aux battery 0.4mA | Aux battery 50mA when in use | Main battery 20mA / Aux battery 9.5 - 10.5mA |
Power use per day | 0.192AH | 0.084AH / 0.0096AH | 1.2AH | 0.48AH / 0.228AH - 0.252AH |
Select auxiliary battery type (chemistry) | Calcium/Standard lead acid/AGM/Gel | Not adjustable by user | Gel/AGM/Flooded/Lithium/adjustable | Calcium/Wet/AGM/Gel |
Bulk/absorption voltage | 15.3v/14.9v/14.5v/14.5v | 14.4v | 14.4v/14.6v/14.4v/13.9v - 14.6v or adj 13.8v - 14.8v (0.1v step) | 15.4v/14.7v/14.4v/14.1v |
Float voltage | 13.3v | 13.6v | 13.7v/13.6v/13.3v/13.5v - 14.2v or adj 13.0v - 13.8v (0.1v step) | 13.7v |
Settings programmable | No | No | Yes | No |
Solar MPPT | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Solar input | External changeover relay required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Performance on solar | Excellent | Terrible |   |   |
Use solar and alternator inputs simultaneously | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Efficiency | 96% | 92% | DC 95% Solar 97% | >94% |
Suit ECU controlled alternator | Yes | External changeover relay required | Yes | Yes |
Unit On/Off | Ignition | Ignition with relay or 13.1v/12.8v | Ignition or 13.2v/12.8v or 26.4v/25.6v | Ignition or 13.4v/12.8v or 26.8v/25.6v |
Charging stages | 3 | 5 | 2/3 + equalisation (flooded mode only) | 3 + equalisation (calcium mode only) |
Maintain 100% charge in cool climates | Poor | Good |   |   |
Temperature compensation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Desulfate mode | No | Yes | No | No |
Remote control/display | Optional LED only | No | Optional - 20mA | Optional LED only |
Ingress protection rating | Fully sealed - Silicone elastomer | IP65 (Dust tight, water jets for 3 minutes) | In cabin use ONLY, NOT under bonnet | IP67 (Dust tight, immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 150 x 120 x 37mm | 197 x 93 x 49mm | 74 x 172 x 242mm | 149 x 122 x 42mm |
Cost | $389 - $474.95 | $297.99 - $355 | $469 - $539.60 | $305 - $354 |
Battery | Charging system | Lasted in service | Status | Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
BP L100 Powerbloc 90AH Flooded | Voltage sensitive (sensing) relay (VSR) | 3 Years 11 months (Dec 1997) | Retired | Sulphated |
Fullriver 105AH AGM | Voltage sensitive (sensing) relay (VSR) | 6 months (Sept 2010) | Retired | Not holding charge |
Fullriver 105AH AGM | CTEK D250s dual & Redarc BCDC1225-LV | 4 years 7 months (Apr 2015) | Retired | Low AH's (73.72AH) |
SSB 130AH AGM | Redarc BCDC1225-LV | 9 months (Sept 2016) | Retired | Low AH's (78.22AH) |
Fullriver 120AH AGM | CTEK D250s dual |   | Nov 2016 | New battery |
Temperature (°C) | Capacity (%) |
---|---|
45 | 110 |
40 | 107 |
35 | 105 |
30 | 102 |
25 | 100 |
20 | 97 |
15 | 93 |
10 | 88 |
5 | 85 |
0 | 78 |
-5 | 73 |
-10 | 67 |
-15 | 62 |
-20 | 55 |
-25 | 50 |
Battery | Date | Lasted in service |
---|---|---|
Century Yuasa 55D23L | Nov 1999 | 5 years 6 months |
Bosch B68 | May 2005 | 4 years 9 months |
Supercharge Gold Plus MF75D23L Calcium | Feb 2010 | 2 years 6 months |
Century 75D23L | Aug 2012 | 4 years 9 months |
Century NS70LX MF | 29 Apr 2017 |   |
Nominal area (mm2) | Auto cable (mm) | Amp rating at 30°C | Max fuse rating | Nearest SAE (B&S) (AWG) | Resistance at 20°C (ohms/m) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.22 |   | 1.4 | 1 | 24 | 0.088 |
0.5 |   | 7 | 5 | 20.5 | 0.03893 |
0.56 | 2 | 7 | 5 |   | 0.0331 |
0.75 |   | 8 | 5 |   | 0.02523 |
1 |   | 10 | 7.5 | 17 | 0.018 |
1.13 | 3 | 10 | 7.5 | 16.5 | 0.0165 |
1.5 |   | 15 | 10 |   | 0.012 |
1.84 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 14.5 | 0.0101 |
2.5 |   | 20 | 15 | 13 | 0.0074 |
2.9 | 5 | 27 | 20 | 12.5 | 0.0064 |
4 |   | 36 | 25 | 11 | 0.0046 |
4.59 | 6 | 45 | 30 | 10.5 | 0.0041 |
6 |   | 48 | 35 |   | 0.003 |
7.91 | 9 | 74 | 50 | 8 | 0.0024 |
10 |   | 84 | 60 | 7 | 0.00183 |
13.56 |   | 103 | 70 | 6 | 0.0014 |
16 |   | 110 | 70 |   | 0.00115 |
20.28 |   | 135 | 90 | 4 | 0.0009 |
25 |   | 168 | 110 |   | 0.00078 |
25.72 |   | 168 | 110 | 3 | 0.0007 |
32 |   | 188 | 120 |   | 0.00062 |
32.15 |   | 188 | 120 | 2 | 0.0006 |
35 |   | 210 | 135 |   | 0.000554 |
39.55 |   | 210 | 135 | 1 | 0.0005 |
49.20 |   | 246 | 150 | 0 | 0.0004 |
50 |   | 246 | 150 |   | 0.000386 |
64.15 |   | 292 | 200 | 2/0 | 0.0003 |
70 |   | 305 | 200 |   | 0.000272 |