spirou Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Victron recently published a book about "electrical wiring of systems containing batteries, inverters, charger and inverter/chargers". A must read for anyone tinkering with their MH electrical systems. https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2019/09/03/wiring-unlimited/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 spirou - 2019-09-06 7:49 AM Victron recently published a book about "electrical wiring of systems containing batteries, inverters, charger and inverter/chargers". A must read for anyone tinkering with their MH electrical systems. https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2019/09/03/wiring-unlimited/ Cheers. Now that Allan is no longer with us I'll enjoy this read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinM50 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 How do you get a copy? Tried Victron's website and no button to click on to buy a copy and nothing on Amazon either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 ColinM50 - 2019-09-06 8:54 AM How do you get a copy? Tried Victron's website and no button to click on to buy a copy and nothing on Amazon either There is a free download link on Victron's website. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipsticks Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 It's for scientists is'nt it. Too complex for me for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 dipsticks - 2019-09-06 9:59 AM It's for scientists is'nt it. Too complex for me for sure. No! The explanations are quite simple, and build up gradually. To me it seems common sense that the reistance of a cable will increase in proportion to its length. For the more technical, there is an error on page 52. I am sure that pwlsm2000, and others will find it. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirou Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 Direct link to PDF https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Wiring-Unlimited-EN.pdf Also, a very comprehensive whitepapers section on various issues: https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/whitepapers This in particular is probably most relevant as it goes over battery technology and charging: https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Book-Energy-Unlimited-EN.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plwsm2000 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Just the one error on page 52 Alan? :-) I didn't proof read the whole book but couldn't resist your challenge. The "x Power factor" should be on the right hand side of the equations (or "x" changed to "/") and also Cos(90) doesn't equal 1 !. I think the first few pages are quite good and give some basic knowledge, but it quickly gets over complicated for the average motorhomer. It is far too focused on inverters rather than a general guide and there is a lot of information that is completely irrelevant to most motorhomers. It also has tried to simplify some topics at the expense of understanding. For example on page 11, it implies that current increases when the voltage drops. While this may be correct for inverter inputs and other devices that use a switching power supply, it is completely wrong for most other loads such as lights, heater elements etc. An important topic that it should have covered (IMO) is derating cables when bundled together. Nethertheless, it is still a useful intro. to basic electrics . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipsticks Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 As I simply said.........It's for scientists is'nt it. Too complex for me for sure. I do know what is too complex for me thanks Alanb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirou Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 It's as much science as a cooking book is science, if you don't even know what a bechamel sauce is :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Ducato Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 arthur49 - 2019-09-06 8:10 AM spirou - 2019-09-06 7:49 AM Victron recently published a book about "electrical wiring of systems containing batteries, inverters, charger and inverter/chargers". A must read for anyone tinkering with their MH electrical systems. https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2019/09/03/wiring-unlimited/ Cheers. Now that Allan is no longer with us I'll enjoy this read Hi sorry to butt in on your conversation but not been on here for ages and was just just wondering which Allan you meant Allan not Allan from aandncaravanserices?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Fiat Ducato - 2019-09-09 9:36 PM arthur49 - 2019-09-06 8:10 AM spirou - 2019-09-06 7:49 AM Victron recently published a book about "electrical wiring of systems containing batteries, inverters, charger and inverter/chargers". A must read for anyone tinkering with their MH electrical systems. https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2019/09/03/wiring-unlimited/ Cheers. Now that Allan is no longer with us I'll enjoy this read Hi sorry to butt in on your conversation but not been on here for ages and was just just wondering which Allan you meant Allan not Allan from aandncaravanserices?? Unfortunately Yes, Allan from A and N.... https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Allan-Evans-aandncaravanservices-co-uk-/52828/ Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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