Charge on 115v
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Topic: Charge on 115v
Posted By: Lefty
Subject: Charge on 115v
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 1:23pm
| Newbie question. I will be storing pod in enclosed shelter that has 110/115v outlet. Will the batteriy charge during storage if the Pod is plugged into the outlet during down time when we're not using it? The outlet is a typical three prong houses plug. |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 1:29pm
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The pods have a good 3-stage charger (in the converter) which will maintain your battery if left plugged in. You still should check the water in the battery regularly until you are sure it isn't being boiled away from over-charge. It shouldn't happen with these chargers but it could.
The alternative is to disconnect the battery from the pod when the pod isn't plugged in. If you don't the LPG detector will drain it and then kill it within 2-3 weeks. Then make sure you reconnect the battery and plug the pod in overnight at least once per month. During the winter months you can go 2-3 months between top-off if it is cold where the pod is stored. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Lefty
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 6:12pm
| Thank you. So, I don't need a battery tender do I? |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 6:41pm
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Nope, you have one built in. Just use the hockey puck converter to hook your 30 amp to the 15 amp plug. As long as you don't run the A/C you will be fine. ------------- |
Posted By: Lefty
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 6:47pm
| Thanks |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 9:35pm
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Even with the A/C you will be fine, it only uses about 1000 watts while the compressor is running. Add a few hundred more for the converter and you are still below 15 amps.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 8:44am
Or so I've heard ...  ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 6:23pm
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So a birdie told you?
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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