23rd March 2019, 10:19 AM
A couple of things:
- A lot of controllers sold as MPPT are actually PWM. The difference in efficiency is not huge, but they are definitely more efficient. To get the best efficiency they should to...
20th March 2019, 06:08 PM
Also not to forget is the contact end , crimped , lugged etc...
With smaller stranded stuff , which is softer and has the ability to flatten under a crimp providing a more intimate connection ,...
20th March 2019, 10:58 AM
So basically use some 6mm cable and you will be apples. Make sure you use fuses too
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20th March 2019, 09:21 AM
Actually the individual conductor size has no impact for DC or low frequencies. It only effects the flexibility or ability to withstand movement or vibration.
It is only with high frequencies where...
20th March 2019, 06:26 AM
Some great feedback and suggestions here in your setup mate. Yetis Beast helped me out big time with batteries / suggestions. Knows his s#it.
I will reinforce what Mudrunner said.
Get some...
20th March 2019, 06:05 AM
There will be a vent hole, maybe only 1mm diameter. If you are lucky they will be a vent with a small diameter spigot, so you can slip a plastic hose on to vent externally. My big wet cell - also...
19th March 2019, 08:37 PM
Very good
That’s heaps safer than having that time bomb in the back.
Check out this video and see if your old battery is like this one
https://youtu.be/r4StoOMsrBw
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18th March 2019, 01:54 PM
And gotta keep it cool. Do not get the SS hot or you will just bugger up your drill bits. Use cutting oil or paste too.
18th March 2019, 12:39 PM
Key to drilling stainless is very low speed, too fast or using WD40
will just melt drill bits. imho
10th February 2019, 10:21 PM
Yep. Everyone's always looking for a way to do thing's without spending the big bucks. Props for a new gutter clamp design..
10th February 2019, 06:34 PM
Agricultural, but effective. Nice to see original solutions.
10th February 2019, 04:47 PM
That roof rack set up looks "interesting"
4th January 2019, 02:04 PM
I just removed mine, opened them up, cleaned the contacts, put new dielectric grease on the contacts, put back together and all are good. Didnt take long to do and saved me coin. Which is always a...
31st December 2018, 07:35 PM
Hey Patrollers, those with winches that have sat un-used for ages, Take 15 minutes out of your day tomorrow and run them in and out a few times to get rid of any built up condensation and also...
16th December 2018, 04:02 AM
Do i have to write a message every time i post a picture?You can visit my Facebook page and see lot of pics of 4x4 trips in Iceland.Serch for Bessi Gunnarsson on FB.