I obtained a 4Patriots 1800 with 2 solar panels that can be daisy chained. The unit works very well with the solar panels connected through the Anderson Powerpole connection (DC In) Port, and the battery charge indicator is at the max level (6 bars) after a day in full sun.
However the internal AC charger does not seem to work. I am looking to facilitate AC charging by connection a compatible DC charger directly to the Anderson connection. The manual says that a hand crank, windmill, etc can be connected, so I don't understand why a DC charger wouldn't work. I understand the charge controller specs are important. The manual also says "The acceptable DC charging voltage range is 16.5 – 32 VDC. If any other VDC is used, the unit will be damaged."
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
Read more: https://manuals.plus/4patriots/patriot-power-generator-1800-4patriots-user-manual#ixzz8FJESZdXH
However the internal AC charger does not seem to work. I am looking to facilitate AC charging by connection a compatible DC charger directly to the Anderson connection. The manual says that a hand crank, windmill, etc can be connected, so I don't understand why a DC charger wouldn't work. I understand the charge controller specs are important. The manual also says "The acceptable DC charging voltage range is 16.5 – 32 VDC. If any other VDC is used, the unit will be damaged."
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
Read more: https://manuals.plus/4patriots/patriot-power-generator-1800-4patriots-user-manual#ixzz8FJESZdXH