T&T: 24 volt charger replacement...

Dave Legrow dlegrow at yahoo.com
Sun May 3 14:50:41 EDT 2009


>> Yes, I know that combining two 12 volt chargers in series will create
>> 24 volts but my understanding is that it isn't a safe way to charge
>> the 24 volt bank.  A better way to combine them for charging is to
>> split the bank

>Jeff is quite right.


>Where does anyone get the idea that running two chargers in series is
>safe, effective, or practical?

However, Jeff's document does not indicate that there is any switch or relay
to break the batteries apart when charging.  A fully isolated charger cares
only about the potential between the output leads as long as the float above
ground does not exceed the design limits.  I trust Arild on this one.  (but I
probably would have spent the money on a 24v charger)
 
Dave 
 
  


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