I agree, especially on Solar. I swore off LVDs a long time ago. On the other hand, if you have frequent outages.... But in that case, put in larger batts and/or a generator.
From: Sean Heskett via Af Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 1:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Low Voltage Battery Disconnect personally i prefer to damage my batteries to keep the network running than have it shutdown during a low voltage event. 2 cents On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 1:41 PM, CARL PETERSON via Af <[email protected]> wrote: I have a couple Emerson 211 Rectifier shelves without the LVLD. In order to protect my battery string, I am looking for a low voltage battery disconnect that will disconnect the battery string when voltage drops below ~42V and reconnect it when the rectifier comes back online so the batteries will charge. Any suggestions for a ~20A system? Thanks, Carl Peterson PORT NETWORKS 401 E Pratt St, Ste 2553 Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 637-3707
