R-pod Owners Forum : Charge on 115v http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Charge on 115v Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:26:16 +0000 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:23:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3787 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Charge on 115v : So a birdie told you? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36289#36289 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3787
Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 6:23pm

So a birdie told you?]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:23:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36289#36289 Charge on 115v : Originally posted by techntrekEven... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36263#36263 Author: P&M
Subject: 3787
Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 8:44am

Originally posted by techntrek

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.
Unless you have run an extension cord from the garage to it so you can have the A/C running while working inside of it on a hot day and you maybe forgot that your 2 freezers in the garage are on the same circuit and when they kick in at the same time the A/C is running the breakers on the house electrical panel keep tripping off.
 
Or so I've heard ... Embarrassed
]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:44:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36263#36263 Charge on 115v : Even with the A/C you will be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36242#36242 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3787
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 9:35pm

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.]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:35:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36242#36242 Charge on 115v : Thanks http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36231#36231 Author: Lefty
Subject: 3787
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 6:47pm

Thanks]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:47:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36231#36231 Charge on 115v : Nope, you have one built in. Just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36230#36230 Author: furpod
Subject: 3787
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 6:41pm

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.

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:41:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36230#36230 Charge on 115v : Thank you. So, I don't need... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36226#36226 Author: Lefty
Subject: 3787
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 6:12pm

Thank you. So, I don't need a battery tender do I?]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:12:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36226#36226 Charge on 115v : The pods have a good 3-stage charger... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36209#36209 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3787
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 1:29pm

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.
]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:29:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36209#36209 Charge on 115v : Newbie question. I will be storing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36208#36208 Author: Lefty
Subject: 3787
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. ]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:23:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3787&PID=36208#36208