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Re: house batteries not charging

Reply #25 –
Yes, the inverter charger will charge the house batteries any time it receives 120 VAC.  So, plugged into shore power is exactly the same as running the generator. 

The generator does not directly charge anything-- it just powers the inverter/charger.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: house batteries not charging

Reply #26 –
Just had a similar problem, my MC-ARC control must have reset somehow, the AC input was disabled, set it to auto connect and all
is OK.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: house batteries not charging

Reply #27 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
I have the same Lifeline batteries that you mention Holly and have had a de sulphater on each of them for at least 6 yrs or more. Mine seem to be in good shape but have not tested them individually yet as not had a load tester. I was given one a day ago by friend here in Mexico and it is in good shape so hope it does what it is supposed to do. It is a cheap Chicago Electric one or Harbour Freight,  and would love a carbon pile type but will give it a shot some time. My batteries were installed in March 2011 so are close to 9 yrs old and are charged by solar panels 100% of time.
I have been very happy with them.
You can equalise these with a charge of 15 volts and I have done that about 5 times in their life, but have the desulphaters working 24/7 and feel they are the reason for long life.
JohnH
I have never heard of a desulphater before they look like the battery tenders we have on the motorcycles. Is that what they are?
John & Holly Zick
2003 U320
38' Build #6206
FMCA F495485

Re: house batteries not charging

Reply #28 –
John Zick, Desulfators and battery maintainers (Battery Tender) are two different devices.

Desulfators zap the battery with a periodic pluse of about 15 vdc to drive sulfate deposits on the battery plates back into solution.

Battery maintainers keep batteries at full charge when sitting unused for extended periods.

Hope this helps
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: house batteries not charging

Reply #29 –
New 400Ah Auto Pulsing Display Lead Acid Battery Desulfator 12V to 72V...

Here is an example of one
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Re: house batteries not charging

Reply #30 –
Just to close this out the batteries are fine the inverter is toast. Ordered a Victron Multiplus from Bay Marine Supply got it all installed. Called Bay Marine once we got the computer hooked up to walk us through the settings. What a great vendor they are very helpful and even directed us away from purchasing extra that we don't really need at this time. Thanks to all of you for help with this I don't know what we do without this site.  ;D
John & Holly Zick
2003 U320
38' Build #6206
FMCA F495485