Anderson terminals won't work! In so many setups the DCDC is as far from the motor battery as almost 6 meters, 35mm2 (2AWG) cables are used, anderson support per pole 120ah for a cross section ranging from 16 to 6 AWG. With these anderson adapters they wanted to make people's lives easier but they complicated it. Or i'm wrong?
The current output/input from this unit is max 60a. 8 AWG is the max wire size for a P75 connector, and over longer distances ( +6m), you might lose 10% of energy for the period that 60 amps is flowing. Using an anderson connector is an easier installation.
@@mowgliadventures5773 the app for this charger allows the user to adjust how much current the charger delivers. I wanted to know more about this feature, but I've now found the manual. You can set the current from 10-60A, in 10A increments.
Not only cable size but not placing terminal posts was a huge mistake. Renogy wants you to exclusively buy the ONE enchilada combo making it a headache for a-la-carte shoppers
@@scottydidnt no I don't think so. If you start your engine but didn't press accelerator to get engine speed over 2000rpm before going back to idle, It is possible for the alternator to not activate and generate electricity
Good question that I don't know the exact answer to. The documentation says output is 60Max it is not specific on the Amps for bi directional. Of course to get 60Amps to the starter bat, your house battery must be able to deliver /discharge +60a and your starter bat must be able to demand and absorb 60A . The cabling and fuses both ways will cope if sized correctly. It works great in our van, keeping the starter battery topped up via the solar output to a common +Busbar when parked up for the week. And when we start the alternator charges the starter bat as per normal.@@dannyc2261
Anderson terminals won't work! In so many setups the DCDC is as far from the motor battery as almost 6 meters, 35mm2 (2AWG) cables are used, anderson support per pole 120ah for a cross section ranging from 16 to 6 AWG. With these anderson adapters they wanted to make people's lives easier but they complicated it. Or i'm wrong?
The current output/input from this unit is max 60a. 8 AWG is the max wire size for a P75 connector, and over longer distances ( +6m), you might lose 10% of energy for the period that 60 amps is flowing. Using an anderson connector is an easier installation.
can this be mounted portrait to aid in the air circulation?
yes it is ok , i have it mounted upright, just make sure you have good ventilation.
Does anyone know about the current restriction feature in the app? What custom charging currents are available? Cheers.
I am not sure I understand you question?
@@mowgliadventures5773 the app for this charger allows the user to adjust how much current the charger delivers. I wanted to know more about this feature, but I've now found the manual. You can set the current from 10-60A, in 10A increments.
Have you been able to review the REGO 400ah battery? Thanks for your MPPT and Dc to DC REGO review.
Thats noce to know. Rego 400AH, would love too, we have asked Renogy for one to review, fingers crossed they send one. 🤞
Yes we got one in last month and a video is on the channel. its big heavy, well made and has a heater. approx 30% smaller than 2 x 200ah batteries.
Hi can I contact the mppt to this to show both on the bluetooth app
I doubt you can. your MPPT controller needs to have it's own bluetooth unit so it can be seen on the renogy app.
6mm cable is way too small for 60amps. You need 16mm minimum, ideally 25mm or more cable depending on length of run and how enclosed.
Thank you, you raise a good point, I thought had I said 16mm but it does like sound like i said 6. SO yes 16mm2 is the minimum or 6AWG.
Not only cable size but not placing terminal posts was a huge mistake. Renogy wants you to exclusively buy the ONE enchilada combo making it a headache for a-la-carte shoppers
@@stevekuiper1049 Renogy have also used the same P75 Anderson connectors on their Rego 60 MPPT
Will it charge the house battery when idling?
yes that is the main function to charge house batteries from main engine while running.
@@mowgliadventures5773 thanks! I have heard some only work while actually driving vs idling. Is that true?
@@scottydidnt no I don't think so. If you start your engine but didn't press accelerator to get engine speed over 2000rpm before going back to idle, It is possible for the alternator to not activate and generate electricity
Can it charge 60A in both directions?
Yes it does charge both ways
@@mowgliadventures5773 sorry I meant to ask if there is any limitations, like both direction can achieve 60a?
Good question that I don't know the exact answer to. The documentation says output is 60Max it is not specific on the Amps for bi directional. Of course to get 60Amps to the starter bat, your house battery must be able to deliver /discharge +60a and your starter bat must be able to demand and absorb 60A . The cabling and fuses both ways will cope if sized correctly. It works great in our van, keeping the starter battery topped up via the solar output to a common +Busbar when parked up for the week. And when we start the alternator charges the starter bat as per normal.@@dannyc2261
60a house charging, 30a starter charging
@@paulsharp1712 Thanks Paul, where did you learn that?