Swamplizard
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Good morning All!
Picked up a Orion 12/24 10Amp DC to DC Isolated charger. Read the manual twice and want to make certain I have this right before I install.
Conversion Van is a diesel with traditional 12V systems. Alternator is a "dumb" 190Amp unit at 12V. Starter battery is a very large sealed AGM at 12V under the floor of driver in a ventilated space. Manual recommends putting it as close to starter battery as possible.
House power is 24V LIFEPO4 which is 16 feet away in the rear of the Van.
PLAN: Install the DC to DC unit next to battery (yes it is vented space) and run 12-volt 8AWG to battery bus with a 20Amp fuse. 8AWG to vehicle ground bus as well. Then run 6AWG positive and negative to 24-volt battery bus and 24-volt BMS. Will also run a 12-volt 14AWG positive wire to cigarette lighter circuit which is only hot when key is on.
Any issues with this install plan?
As always - MANY thanks!
Swampy
Picked up a Orion 12/24 10Amp DC to DC Isolated charger. Read the manual twice and want to make certain I have this right before I install.
Conversion Van is a diesel with traditional 12V systems. Alternator is a "dumb" 190Amp unit at 12V. Starter battery is a very large sealed AGM at 12V under the floor of driver in a ventilated space. Manual recommends putting it as close to starter battery as possible.
House power is 24V LIFEPO4 which is 16 feet away in the rear of the Van.
PLAN: Install the DC to DC unit next to battery (yes it is vented space) and run 12-volt 8AWG to battery bus with a 20Amp fuse. 8AWG to vehicle ground bus as well. Then run 6AWG positive and negative to 24-volt battery bus and 24-volt BMS. Will also run a 12-volt 14AWG positive wire to cigarette lighter circuit which is only hot when key is on.
Any issues with this install plan?
As always - MANY thanks!
Swampy