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05-27-2022, 03:53 PM #61
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If you are running a standard RV with it's attendant 12v systems this would not be an issue. Where it does become an issue is when you introduce an Inverter to your RV electrical system. An inverter could easily draw well over 100 amps and if the load is attached to the first battery in a string, this would place an unnecessary burden on that primary battery. As discussed, in multiple battery configurations, it is best to at least attach the load to the first and last battery in your battery bank. Beyond that recommendation, the study contains a couple of additional options to minimize the strain on any single battery.
By-the-way, some people are installing enough battery and Inverter capacity to run their Air Conditioners for a few hours, so, battery configuration becomes very important in those more robust systems.David and Peggy
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05-27-2022, 04:34 PM #62
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Yep, I could run my AC for a few hours. My inverter could potentially draw 300 Amps. Since the BMS on my batteries is limited to 100 Amps, if the load was attached to a single battery, even though I have plenty of capacity, the most I could access at a time would be 100 Amps.
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05-28-2022, 07:14 AM #63
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05-28-2022, 08:49 AM #64
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I do not think most people plan on running the A/C on their batteries but without a doubt, there are a few. I do not plan on doing that but I will be planning my system to allow me if I choose to. As you know, keeping your spouse happy is a good goal in life.
Not certain if there is a single battery that could deliver 300A, I think it would be better to share that load among several banks. The two batteries I have will be limited to 200A and that should be able to handing the worst that the inverter will demand [300A]. Eventually, with three batteries, that will bring the demands on each battery even lower.
Although, I do agree that routing the batteries to drain them evenly, I also know that it's the high demands that will dictate how important it really is. As I mentioned, how long does a microwave run? Blender? etc. Of course, we are all different so if you are going to be using the inverter at full tilt, route the batteries properly. If you are not using an inverter, I just don't think the routing is as important. The batteries will even out when the loads are at idle.
All systems are different. Peoples requirements are different. There is no one size fits all. Planning for your needs will get you further than following the leader. I'm hoping my system will be perfect for me, but I highly doubt if I move to Florida, that it would be perfect there. God knows with the price of fuel, I'm not driving there. I did that last year.
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