Recent content by sjak

Thanks Wildebus. By the way, the link you posted is for the Schaudt wa 121545, by the looks of it a bit more advanced type, but the installation is basically the same I believe. Anyway German is not a big problem for me,:-). But since I intend, for the time being, to keep using the separation...

The Schaudt dc-dc charger has arrived. Everything seems to be in order. Small disadvantage: It came without the connector plug for the D+ and the manual is ofcourse in German. Could be a bit tricky for the average Brit, but the installation is pretty straightforward by the looks of it. By the...

Thanks Wildebus, I have ordered one in Germany. Total cost including shipping € 140,-.

I have found and tried a pwm, but it doesn't seem to be working. However I saw a reasonable priced dc-dc charger, a Schaudt wa121525, 25amp., for about £ 100,_ Do you know this brand and is it any good? ,

Thanks Wildebus, I might have a mppt that I can use in this setup. If it still works I only need to get the dc-dc converter. I'll keep you informed when I have tried it.

Interesting ideas! I am building my campervan and have been thinking of a way of charging my leisure battery as good as possible with a minimum of cost (don't we all). So here is my plan: Combine a dc-dc boost converter ( Granado € 55,-) with a mppt. Much like you are saying, but without solar...