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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    If it works safely then that's what I need to know, should I choose to go that route. I already have the switch. It's left over from my camper. That said, using relays would certainly be more attractive and elegant of a solution - and I like elegant. So if I'm going to take the time and...
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    Thank you everyone for the input. I'm not sure about using relays. I haven't used one in decades and I'd need more schooling to know just what to get. I'd like to avoid using diodes. I suspect the voltage drop will negate the extra speed I will gain by purchasing an after-market propeller...
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    Doh! you are correct. It won't work. Back to pondering.
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    It surprises me that a switch rated for 27,720 watts (63 amps x 440 volts) AC can't handle 540 watts (45 amps x 12 volts) DC. The wiring seems straightforward. But I don't know what I don't know. If you can think of something, please let me know. Thanks again, Andrew
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    😀 I tried to send an update to my post above, with the picture I attached here, but it appears it didn't post. It's showing the 16 positions like you have shown. I used this same switch (link below) for a project in our camper (that we have since sold). It worked like a charm. It's not marine...
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    Sorry, I'm just not getting it. Would you please send me pictures or links to the two types of switches you are describing? I'm not visualizing how it can be done with just 8 sets of contacts and the battery connections only going to the switch. Thanks, Andrew
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    So, I've perused the Garmin (fish finder) material and users' comments. A common -ve is not recommended. Am I back to my original drawing for the switch assignments (plus using a disconnect switch on each battery to prevent the good battery from charging the dead battery when in Position 2)...
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    Doh! I didn't think of that. That indeed makes it simpler for both the schematic and the actual wiring. No. However, I'm okay with a non-marine switch. The area where the switch is located is protected from water, spray and otherwise. Also, I didn't show it in the schematic but the 100AH...
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    For the trolling motor it will be 35 amps max at 12vdc. The accessories will be less than 10 amps total. I was wondering how much of a voltage drop would occur across the diodes, but I couldn't find the information. I was crossing my fingers it wouldn't be too much. Anyway, I just canceled...
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    Jon Boat Wiring: Diodes & Transfer Switch

    This is a DIY project. I am not an electrician. I have two LiFePO4 batteries to power the equipment on on a 12 foot plastic jon boat. One battery is 100AH and one is 10AH. The primary use of the 100AH battery is to run the trolling motor. The primary use of the 10AH battery is to run...
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    Can two AC sources be merged?

    Thank you! I will add a manual transfer switch. I was hoping that I'd be wrong and it wouldn't be an issue. Sigh. I guess I'll dig out the wire strippers. :)
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    Can two AC sources be merged?

    It is a Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. It has a UPS/pass through functionality, but only for a max of 15 amps input. With that limit, I cannot route 30A shore power through the unit. It seems like I'm correct that having both shore power and the inverter on the same circuit at the same time is an...
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    Can two AC sources be merged?

    I have a small camper. Input to the AC distribution panel normally comes from a 30A shore power source. I can also feed the distribution panel from an inverter powered by an LiFePO4 battery. The inverter output taps into the distribution panel on the same bus bars to which the shore power...
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    Using manual transfer switch to distribute power

    The diagram looks okay to me, except I'm wondering if the neutral needs to be run through the transfer switch as well as the hot, in order to keep the output/input from/to the Jackery separate (except for the ground). I'd greatly appreciate some input. Thank you, Andrew
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    Powering an AC distribution center/panel from two sources

    I'm bad. I forgot that I made this post and I started another that is very closely related. In it I have drawn out a detailed wiring diagram, including the use of the suggested transfer switch. I'd love it if someone would proof the drawing. It looks correct to me, but I'm not an...
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    Using manual transfer switch to distribute power

    The application is providing AC to a camper. The goal is to provide AC input to charge a solar 'generator' when the camper is connected to shore power. Then, when the camper is disconnected from shore power the transfer switch is moved to Position #2 for the solar generator to provide AC power...
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    Hot Neu. / Reverse when on inverter power

    A searh of the manual for the inverter does not return any content for "ground". I do not find any pertinent reference in the table of contents.
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    Hot Neu. / Reverse when on inverter power

    What instructions? This is a 13 year old camper. I do not have any instructions. I have inquired of the camper manufacturer for a manual. They are only available for model years 2015 and later. With the exception of one device, the AC appliances are embedded such that I cannot find a model...
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    Hot Neu. / Reverse when on inverter power

    The camper was designed to run on an inverter, so the equipment should be okay. But for safety, grounding wouldn't be a bad idea. In most of the places I camp, driving a copper rod into the ground 6" wouldon't be a problem. Deeper might be. Is the solution as easy as splicing a 12 ga. wire into...
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    Hot Neu. / Reverse when on inverter power

    I have a small camper. When connected to shore power my receptacle tester shows "Correct" (two orange lights). However, when running on my solar generator's (a Jackery Explorer 1000 v2) inverter it shows as "Hot Neu. / Reverse". Is this expected or is there something amiss? If something is...

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