Thanks for your input, I have read all the above before, nothing new there. The fact I happen to come up with a different solution, or combination of solutions, is my choice. The assumption I don't understand is possibly more due to the complexities I'm simplifying in writing. I'm not here to explain myself or the operation of these units, just offer a cheap price I found.
Thanks for confirming that the D250s will charge better at the top end of the cycle, that is a main requirement for me. Also the solar operation of these units and even the charge algorithm used will be of benefit. They are dirt cheap now, so the benefits you list are useful and affordable.
We have not discussed the Algorithm used, that has an effect on the life of a battery as well. eg. Pulse charge can help charge quicker and not boil the fluids. Yes, I read up on it all as well. Nor have you refereed to my posts on linking the duel battery charge directly to the alternator rather than via the main battery, possibly gaining another 0.5v under high draw charge. (total charge effects no one can confirm until I, or someone else, try it)
I made my own diode, cost me under a $1.00 and some solder, don't need to buy one from Leigh. These can be made dash switchable also, if the user wants that ability.
Basically I'm all good with my understanding of these units thanks and made an appropriate informed decision for my use thanks to the 100s of pages on PP. I talked to people both with, and without these unit. I decided that BOTH have benefits dependent on the use requirements. Good thing is I can 'switch' between modes depending on the battery state in my cunning plan, kinda unique. The jury is out on the direct alternator idea but the rest of the plan is, I think you will agree, of solid grounding.
The last thing I wanted, and expected to have to do, was to 'explain myself' or my planned use for approval. You either want a cheap D250S, or you don't. I wont blame you if it fails to perform so stop worrying about me or my education level.
Thanks for confirming that the D250s will charge better at the top end of the cycle, that is a main requirement for me. Also the solar operation of these units and even the charge algorithm used will be of benefit. They are dirt cheap now, so the benefits you list are useful and affordable.
We have not discussed the Algorithm used, that has an effect on the life of a battery as well. eg. Pulse charge can help charge quicker and not boil the fluids. Yes, I read up on it all as well. Nor have you refereed to my posts on linking the duel battery charge directly to the alternator rather than via the main battery, possibly gaining another 0.5v under high draw charge. (total charge effects no one can confirm until I, or someone else, try it)
I made my own diode, cost me under a $1.00 and some solder, don't need to buy one from Leigh. These can be made dash switchable also, if the user wants that ability.
Basically I'm all good with my understanding of these units thanks and made an appropriate informed decision for my use thanks to the 100s of pages on PP. I talked to people both with, and without these unit. I decided that BOTH have benefits dependent on the use requirements. Good thing is I can 'switch' between modes depending on the battery state in my cunning plan, kinda unique. The jury is out on the direct alternator idea but the rest of the plan is, I think you will agree, of solid grounding.
The last thing I wanted, and expected to have to do, was to 'explain myself' or my planned use for approval. You either want a cheap D250S, or you don't. I wont blame you if it fails to perform so stop worrying about me or my education level.
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