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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    I have shut everything off and equalized the batteries several times. 16.2 volts for up to 4 hours. Since I don't have a tester I haven't yet tested them i will soon. I have never seen a slight hint of frost in the freezer and the icemaker is off. Thanks, Mike
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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    We are driving but solar is charging also. The fridge uses 6.5 amps maximum. I can't do much for the next few days. 400 to 500 miles per day. I'll buy an amp meter and a load tester asap.
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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    I'll have to run it tomorrow for 400 miles at 14.2 with the fridge set lower without the frost-free mode. My solar will put the batteries into float 13.8 and hold it , with the fridge on max cold and lights on, radio on. Phone chargers and ryobi charger too. And a half dozen leds.
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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    I think this is the I think you likely hit the nail on the head I have been running the fridge at MAXIMUM COLD
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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    We just drove 400 miles today charging at 14.2v volts are 12.8 with the fridge off 11.4 when I turn the fridge back on
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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    Excellent ideas, no amp meter but have dvm Rv two panels on the roof to a combiner box # 6 wire to controller direct to batteries very simple setup all fused or circuit breakers. I've been trying to find the big ass short. BAS,, BIG ASS SHORT,,, IS ALMOST AS GOOD AS MY , GHOF, GREY HAIRED OLD...
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    How can my system batteries die in four hours

    First , I have 750 watts on the roof. An MPPT Outback fm80 charge controller and four t105 batteries in series/parallel 12v system, and each battery shows 6.67v. Charging at 14.8 float at 13.8., I equalize monthly. Water levels are monitored very often. I have an 1800 watt zantrex pro...
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    I'm a bit bewildered on a wire size

    ? no thermal imaging but 3 seconds and it would burn. I'm betting its the crimp too as it may have been soldered rather than solidly crimped. Thanks for your imput.
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    I'm a bit bewildered on a wire size

    Out is 40.6A, my wire out of the charge controller is #4, total of 41 inches to the batteries. The positive wire is attached to a 150 amp circuit breaker 7 inches from the charge controller. This short wire gets very hot, but the long side doesn't. Connections are tight. Is it possible the...
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    Newbie here Ghof (grey haired old foggie)

    A couple pictures didn't go thru
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    Newbie here Ghof (grey haired old foggie)

    My 12v solar installation works great but I need to ask a wiring question. MrNatural22 gave me an idea. My 120v refrigerator works on the inverter and generator or shore power,called appliances on the FUSE panel.. But my microwave next to it is on its own 120v circuit bresker. Can I simply move...
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    Newbie here Ghof (grey haired old foggie)

    Thanks ,the TVs, refrigerator, and 1 outlet in the bedroom run off the inverter, shore power runs everything. I'll try to tap off the outside tv outlet.
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    Newbie here Ghof (grey haired old foggie)

    I'm camped just north of Oberton Nevada and just installed my solar system on my MH. 750 watts, 4 t 105's, Outback 80 mppt controller Xantrex pro 1800 modified sine wave inverter. Batteries are floating by 9am. One minor issue: How do I connect the inverter to an outlet for my coffee pot. My...
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