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mettleramiel

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Powerbox Problem
« on: May 29, 2007, 03:19:01 AM »
I have a small powerbox, only about 17ah with a 150watt inverter. I want to keep it topped off since I won't use it very often so I want to trickle charge it while not in use. I have a 1.8 watt panel as well as both a 2.2 watt and a 5.5 watt model. However, when I plug any of them in and there it a little light, although, it says that it is being charged, the powerbox makes a slight, squeaking sound, sort of like the warning sound it makes when there is too big of a load being used on it. If, however, it is in full light, ot none at all, there is no sound and it seems to be charging just fine. I tried hooking up a 15 watt panel and it seemed to work just fine in any light. So, does anyone think that there is there something wrong with the powerbox?  
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AbyssUnderground

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Re: Powerbox Problem
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2007, 11:05:37 AM »
Are you plugging it in through its charge port or the jump leads? If you're using its charge port that might be why. Its designed to take 13v not 21v the panels give out. Connect it to the jump leads and you'll be fine (remember to do this in parallel not series).
« Last Edit: May 30, 2007, 11:05:37 AM by AbyssUnderground »