Date:         Mon, 5 Aug 2013 22:15:16 -0700
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
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Thanks Harold for the recommend, model number etc.

That Iota seems to be priced well here:
http://www.solar-electric.com/dls-30.html   However.....

In my search online, have stumbled across LED "driver" or powers
supplies. Would something like this work ok to power a Truckfridge?

http://www.amazon.ca/Sanpu-Supply-Driver-AC110-240V-Output/dp/B00AYCPHNE/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1375765744&sr=1-8&keywords=led+power+supply

OTOH, maybe I should just "kill two birds" with the charger/converter.

Neil.

On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> While I am not an electrical guru, I second Karl's recommendation for the
> Iota unit.  Four years ago I searched for a battery charger to use with my
> Truck Fridge and the 4 motorcycle battery axillary setup and after
> extensive online research, I decided on the IotaI # DLS - 30/IQ4 series M
> battery charger, 12 volt / 30 amps with built-in controller.  Part of the
> decision was driven by the size of the Iota since I could install it
> beneath the fridge location and part of it by the Iota tech support.
> Before and after the sale, Iota tech support could not have been more
> helpful.  They quickly responded to any emailed questions and provided
> clear answers.  After 4 years of use, everything is still working perfectly.
>
> Harold
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> Harrisonburg, VA
>
>>



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