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williamtennal
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 Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:06 am Post subject: Re: 1984 Tin-top Solar Install (Specifically: ProSport Charger) |
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| Also, can I run the inverter on the current isolator I have, or will I need to order whole separate isolator for the AC Inverter to run on? |
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williamtennal
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1984 Tin-top Solar Install (Specifically: ProSport Charger) |
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Update: its now fully charged and sitting at 13.6V.
My question : I am still getting zero lights or power on the pro sport. Do I have to run the AC cord on this to make it work? I just can't believe something hooked up to two separate batteries needs more... |
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: 1984 Tin-top Solar Install (Specifically: ProSport Charger) |
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| williamtennal wrote: |
My question : I am still getting zero lights or power on the pro sport. Do I have to run the AC cord on this to make it work? I just can't believe something hooked up to two separate batteries needs more... |
As I said back on page 1, the charger needs to be plugged directly into AC power (i.e. 110/120V via a household outlet) to work properly.
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dobryan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1984 Tin-top Solar Install (Specifically: ProSport Charger) |
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| williamtennal wrote: |
Update: its now fully charged and sitting at 13.6V.
My question : I am still getting zero lights or power on the pro sport. Do I have to run the AC cord on this to make it work? I just can't believe something hooked up to two separate batteries needs more... |
You are correct the Prosport needs outside power to work. It cannot make power from the batteries to charge those same batteries. No free lunch here. Please read the Prosport manual for clarification and be careful with those electrons. I sense you are not familiar with 12V systems. There are good resources on the internet and you tube on how they work regarding solar and chargers.
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