Safety chains might give some connection to ground. But why desire it? I think you may be safer floating than securely bonded to earth. (Electrically speaking.) It is unlikely that a direct lightning… (View Post)
I once had a 24' sailboat with a trailer that had an extendable tongue. It was fabricated of 3" square steel tubing about 12 feet long that slid into a 4" receiver. It had a few holes for … (View Post)
I have used similar shunts in multiple applications, often with current flows approaching 80% of the device's rating. At the higher amps, they do tend to heat up a little. I have not measured their t… (View Post)
A bit of educational data: While a lithium battery does require a slightly higher voltage to reach full charge, the battery does not "call for" a higher voltage. It does present a much lowe… (View Post)
Just checked my Victron Orion TR Smart 12-12 30 manual. It does not state maximum input amps. It does claim 87% efficiency, a constant 30 amp output with a max of 40 amps at 25C. Also states the typi… (View Post)