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• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:24:44 -0800
  ...Opening >>> the >>> fridge a lot, will mean it cycles more. If the fridge is more tightly >>> packed, it will cycle less. Etc. >>> >>> Lots of...
• poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 06:52:34 +0100
  ...briefly, turn the key off, and so on for maybe ten cycles .� Then it will fire and if I keep cranking it will eventually...
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:44:26 -0800
  ...Now down in the Desert, winter camping around motor homes with big Suburban heaters, you can hear their heaters cycle on from about 1...
• Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:51:02 -0800
  ...Deep Cycle as ONLY battery? > Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 9:14 PM > > Optima indeed has a web site at > http://www.optimabatteries.com...
• Re: 12V fridge necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:03:42 -0500
  ...Will that fridge even work at 10.5 volts? For the duty cycle of the fridge, there are many variables. The major problem with...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:29:09 -0700
  ...Using the 68F duty cycle of 18% we get 1.3Ah/h, or 30Ah over a 24-hour period. The Norcold DC0040 draws 2...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 09:51:26 gmt
  ...least in theory) on a constant pressure cycle which is more efficient than a constant volume cycle. Thermal efficiency is directly proportional expansion ratio...
• If you add a battery
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:32:26 -0800
  I added an Exide Deep Cycle Orbital (same wound mesh interior design as Optima) under the seat of my 91 Syncro Westy. I decided...
• fuel pump problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:40:33 -0500
  ...It normally just cycled on and kicked off once it was pressurized. Any ideas on where to start looking? Mark -- Mark 1990 Westy (2...
• Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 22:18:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...I have a deep cycle battery that i'm using as a second battery in my van. To make a long story short, it...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 21:23:22 -0400
  ...Also thought that the 11-year sunspot cycle had more to do with the thinning of the ozone layer at the Poles of Mother...
• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:17:58 -0800
  ...The problem with the glue/filler idea is the thermal expansion of the block through a few heating and cooling cycles would more than...
• '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 13:37:32 -0400
  Does the radiator fan run whenever the AC is on for the '87 AC design, or does it cycle by temperature or compressor demand...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:18:49 -0400
  ...If replacing your fuel filter does not do it, try removing the tank (quite easy) and do a few cycles of: pour gas / shake...
• Re: NVC: Unimog
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:16:41 +0000
  ...he gave us a bunch of the wine and we couldnt cycle for three days. florian
• Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:04:38 -0700
  It's been a while since I equalized my big ol' Trojan vented lead-acid deep cycle battery mainly because I don't have...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:54 -0700
  ...http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/VWBattery1.JPG Advantage, of course, is that one can use a standard size deep cycle battery -- pretty cheap from...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 6 May 2008 18:30:20 -0700
  ...if you are tossing at sea and your life depends on it, get a Trojan or some other real deep-cycle. On the other...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:07:08 -0700
  ...What's the efficiency of the gasoline --> mechanical --> > electrical cycle that generates the current to electrolyze the > water? Guessing 30% in the engine times...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:08:08 -0500
  ...If cycled only 10% DOD, it will last about 5 times as long as one cycled to 50% Most warranties and claims are usually...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 22:10:54 -0800
  ...PS Pump switch high idle question >> >> So it's as I guessed, the pulse cycle is biased towards more ICV valve open time when...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:56:51 -0500
  ...insane AC idea > > > At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: > > > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 15:09:44 -0700
  ...Fridge off, connected old charger, set it to 12 Amps on "Deep Cycle". In 1-2 hours, charger showed battery at 90% charger outputting...
• Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:16:10 -0500
  ...11:38 george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> << My big deep cycle battery could use the occasional desulfation >> (who, after all, couldn't...
• Re: Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:36:32 +0000
  ...when a very high > temperature is reached.  Is this correct?  Like numerous cycles of not > exceeding a reasonable temperature should not cause warping. >  Comments?
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:34:42 -0400
  At 03:16 PM 3/12/2013, neil n wrote: >The battery is rated at 25 Amps per 180 minutes. Assuming it's Just...
• Re: VW USA and Warranty Claims
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 13:02:50 -0300
  ...I cycled the gas pedal up and down for a few times, kept this up for 10 minutes and the problem went away. Previously...
• Dometic on 12 volts?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:38:46 -0600
  Vanagoneers, How long should I expect an Optima 12v deep cycle battery to last with the fridge on it? Also when I wired up...
• Camper battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 16:53:35 EDT
  ...charges from the lighter socket anyone know if they are deep cycle and would last for a aux battery for camping may use for...
• Re: can a locked fuel pump kill an ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 15:07:13 -0800
  ...measure as the signal only last for about 10 second/key cycle. What I am getting at here is the possibility of a bad...
• Any AC tech guys or gals out there?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 22:24:45 -0700
  ...My question is if the compressor cycles on and off based upon the thermostat. What is the concern?
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:27:22 -0700
  Sorry everyone, cut and paste error. Here is the correct URL Just to put the cat among the pigeons.......... here is a 12 volt...
• Re: Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:09:59 -0700
  ...In theory, the 120V and 12V elements should provide the same heat to the ammonia cycle cooling system. Same heat = same cooling. This because...
• Re: Hella dual battery kits/Beckett Un-Lurks...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 01:54:02 PDT
  ...The product was designed before Star Track was reintroduced to television and Deep Cycle Batteries were invented, or prominent in the market place (they...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:29:51 -0800
  ...And it depends on how long and how often your drive cycles are too of course. If all you ever do is start and...
• Re: Westy Battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:08:27 -0700
  ...I heard I need deep cycle. > Any particular amps and do I need special items to connect battery? I only > want to use for...
• Re: Battery response try again.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:24:49 -0400
  ...Alternator charging for DC batteries is always a compromise for deep cycle batteries as what is really important is current control during the Bulk...
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:33:39 -0800
  ...Mark Clint Kolda wrote: > Nathaniel, there is only one deep cycle battery that will fit in that > compartment under the drivers seat. That is...
• 86 Vanagon h2o warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Charles Fonseca
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:16:56 -0700
  ...Is this a normal operating cycle? Does a normally running Vanagon keep the temp indicator in the lightly colored area, about 1/4 way...
• Re: 2nd battery full-time?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:53:53 -0700
  ...On 8/15/06, Shawn Luft <shawnagan@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Hi, > I just installed a heavy duty deep cycle battery under the rear bench...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:36:27 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Way cool re: Alliance. Much less $ than a Trojan SCS150 http://www.trojanbattery.com/Products/SCS15012V...
• Re: Power consumption & recharging with Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:35:01 -0700
  ...I have 2 group 42 deep cycles so I can usually camp for a regular or > 3 day weekend just on batteries. I have...
• Re: Procedure for changing antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:37:25 -0600
  ...Used oil filters are thrown in the trash, not re-cycled 2. Used antifreeze - I talked to an auto parts place, they are told...
• Re: Did I hurt my Aux Battery?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:14:01 -0700
  ...At time of purchase, I didn't note the battery >> type. (deep cycle or AGM). I *think* it's a deep cycle, but am...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 12:05:34 -0500
  ...insane AC idea > > > > > > At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: > > > > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:39:58 -0900
  ...The obvious solution is to install a deep-cycle battery in the auxiliary battery position. My concern is having dissimilar battery types wired in...
• Dual Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 11:14:15 -0700 (PDT)
  ...matter if you used a deep cycle battery or normal battery, other that maybe for a deep cycle battery you might not want to...
• Re: Solar charger question
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20:35:05 -0600
  ...On the front of the bench seat is the charge controller, which then feeds back under the bench seat to the deep cycle, which...
• Re: solar power for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:34:41 -0600
  ...Also the best buy for deep cycles are golf cart batteries. 2 6 volt batteries are 2x52 bucks, for 104 total (last I checked...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:34:57 -0600
  ...Someplace, >>> somewhere, I saw a spec page which provided typical duty-cycles. Can't >>> find it now. And I don't plan to run...
• Lithium aux. Batt?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:03:01 -0700
  ...superior to the older generation batteries...Do they even make deep cycle lithium battery s? I swapped in a lithium battery to save weight...
• Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Cycles Frequently
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:32:57 -0400
  At 11:11 PM 6/22/2012, JRodgers wrote: >at the top of the light. Anyone have any ideas what this is about? My...
• Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Channell
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:55:07 -0700
  ...I would like to get a deep cycle gel model. I have researched some of the vanagon archives and they weren't very helpful...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:47:50 -0700
  ...Propane and refrigerator success > The ammonia cycle is capable of pulling something around a 40 degree > (F) differential between ambient temperature and internal temperature...
• Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 09:55:28 -0400
  ...The fan would cycle on low speed when I was at a stop light or in traffic, but the gauge would still not go...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 16:17:01 -0800
  so are there any deep cycle, group 41 batteries? bill '87 syncro westfalia On Thursday, November 15, 2001, at 03:42 , mark drillock wrote...
• Re: mattress cleaning
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 23:59:05 -0400
  ...Can I wash the mattress cover in the machine on the "gentle cycle" using cold water? Should I not spin it? What about the...
• Re: Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:14:04 -0700
  ...Jagersand <poppie.jagersand@YAHOO.CA> wrote: > > I have a 100Ah deep cycle battery that grows heavy corrosion at the terminals every few months, but...
• Charging batteries in parallel ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:37:05 -0500
  I'm going to install 3 -UB 122230 -12V 22Ah AGM Sealed Deep Cycle Batteries in my Westy. Installed in parallel. My question is...
• auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:05:55 -1000
  ...information on how to do it? Here are some questions? Deep cycle versus regular battery? Do I need a special assembly kit? and where...