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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tons001 on October 28, 2013, 07:30:58 PM

Title: Winter is approaching
Post by: Tons001 on October 28, 2013, 07:30:58 PM
Winter is approaching in Chicago which means not enough sun. I have not been able to afford an inverter/charger yet nor do have the ability to add enough panel to accommodate those size loads so I am not sure I will ever get one. I have a Noco G26000 charger that I had planned to use to get me from low battery voltage up to just before absorb when the weather is less than ideal for multiple days. However the G26000 only puts out 26 amps which is a little low for my Sunxtenders. That being said, I have been eyeballing an Iota DLS-55 or 75. Anyone have any opinions or suggestions?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Winter is approaching
Post by: vtmaps on October 28, 2013, 08:04:38 PM
Quote from: Tons001 on October 28, 2013, 07:30:58 PM
I have been eyeballing an Iota DLS-55 or 75. Anyone have any opinions or suggestions? 

By reputation they are quite rugged and reliable.  They are NOT power factor corrected, so make sure your generator can handle the load.

--vtMaps
Title: Re: Winter is approaching
Post by: Tons001 on October 28, 2013, 08:06:08 PM
Thanks vtmaps.