Classic Longevity and lifespan

Started by ClassicCrazy, January 02, 2015, 11:28:00 AM

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ClassicCrazy

I am curious - what would be more of the deciding factor on how long the Classic will last - I mean what is hardest on the electronics in it ? 

Would running large loads so it is diverting more power be harder on a Classic  - or is it more a factor of how hot the internal components get ?  I was just thinking of this because being winter the Classic outside is cold. I thought of  maybe using one of the Aux relays to turn on an electric space heater when the batteries are full . It would save some wood in the stove or perhaps in future could use it to heat water.

Larry   
system 1
Classic 150 , 5s3p  Kyocera 135watt , 12s Soneil 2v 540amp lead crystal for 24v pack , Outback 3524 inverter
system 2
 5s 135w Kyocero , 3s3p 270w Kyocera  to Classic 150 ,   8s Kyocera 225w to Hawkes Bay Jakiper 48v 15kwh LiFePO4 , Outback VFX 3648 inverter
system 3
KID / Brat portable

Westbranch

From what I have read it would be constantly pushing the max limits,   Amps and Volts,  of any CC that would possibly shorten its life... particularly Amps as that is the greatest source of on-board heat iirc...
KID FW1811 560W >C&D 24V 900Ah AGM
CL150 29032 FW V.2126-NW2097-GP2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3Px4s 140W > 24V 900Ah AGM,
2 Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr, NetGr DS104Hub
Cotek ST1500 Inv  want a 24V  ROSIE Inverter
OmniCharge3024  Eu1/2/3000iGens
West Chilcotin 1680+W to come