[RE-wrenches] Hydro Diversion Controls

[jay peltz]

Hi William

If the hydro is only 2 amps, I would argue that you don't diversion at all.

The float current expect for a really small battery bank is higher than that.

So unless you want/need it for some other reason, I would not install one.

jay

peltz power
On Nov 22, 2012, at 11:18 AM, William Miller wrote:

> David:
> 
> Interesting idea.  The added benefit is if the relay gets stuck, it won't destroy the battery bank.
> 
> The diversion load must equal or exceed the output of the hydro, correct?  The load we have will draw 38 amps at 24 vdc, the hydro will put out 2 amps.  Sounds like I have enough headroom
> 
> Thanks again to all of you.
> 
> William
> 
> At 08:32 PM 11/21/2012, David Katz wrote:
> 
>> William,
>> I always connect the hydro side of the diode to the diversion load with the contactor, so I don't pull the battery down while regulating.  The diversion load must draw enough current to pull the hydro voltage below the absorb voltage. Use ohms law to calculate the resistance.
>> David Katz
> 
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