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Re: HHO Kits
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:07 -0700
...Re: [VANAGON] HHO Kits > ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > >> another interesting and odd thing learned is there is a conventional 12 >> volt...
Re: Aux Air Valve Officially Obsolete
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 22:38:41 -0400
...During the warmup of the engine, the air valve > closes as 12 volts is applied to the bi-metal in the valve. Ambient > temperatures...
article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
...For instance, if a three-way refrigerator is on 12 volts DC (16 amps plus) and dash air-conditioning and headlights are being used...
Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:00:26 -0600
True - so true! John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 12/5/2011 8...
Re: Westfalia instrument panel.
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:23:52 -0800
...This lets the fridge run on 12 volts only when the engine is running. It will kill even a big aux battery in a...
Re: What to do with a Dometic RC160E cooler?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:38:10 -0400
...On 12 volt they take a lot of power so battery operation is useful only while driving. Once cold and filled it stays for...
How to Select the Right Battery (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Aug 97 22:32:12 CDT
...How Much Battery Is Enough? Estimating 12-volt electrical requirements in your motorhome is easy; simply multiply the current consumption of each 12-volt...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 2 May 2012 02:48:39 -0400
...The idea of a 3-stage charger which would take a 12V input and then output 12 volts 3-stage certainly sounds elegant and...
Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 Jul 2014 21:39:55 -0400
...Assuming the LED panel is being fed by 12.6V, the following voltages at at the end of the green wire should have the...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:51:52 -0800
...monitor battery voltage. So, unless I'm missing something, the 1315 only provides two advantages over the relay system: no-brainer operation (always useful...
Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:18:56 -0500
...Get one that can measure voltage to two decimal places (12.34 V). These LCD meters can be used as ammeters as well, but...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:38:39 -0400
...5:12 PM Kenneth Lewis wrote: >> >>> Mike, >>> If you read the tech sheets there is more to a "good " O2 sensor than >>> voltage swing...
Re: Idle issues
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 17 May 2020 13:56:42 -0600
...Does the initial, key on, pulse that triggers the fuel pump operation for a few seconds also closes the ICU relay which then operates...
Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:48:10 -0700
...operation, and it is all good when I bench tested in the garage. I'm ready to reinstall and was checking the 12v wiring...
Re: Analyzer question
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Wed, 23 May 2001 23:17:38 -0600
...I say this because I have 12 vehicles with different emmissions systems for which a simple O2 sensor and Volt meter won't work...
Re: An overview of 14 electric math?
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 06:07:34 -0800
...draw 120A in the first hour. However if you draw 10.1 A you will more than likely get ~11+ hours of operation from...
Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:28:49 -0500
...many a winter > taught me a great deal about cold weather operations. Imagine my > reaction when on the first day I ever experience a...
Re: Fuel Injection
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 16 May 2001 22:10:32 -0800
...Most people myself include use the O2 sensor output voltage to set CO since there is nearly a exact correlation i.e. .5 volts...
Re: Hot water system thoughts
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 18:59:59 -0600
...Like the Platinum Cat, it uses a 12 volt resistance heater to preheat the catalytic element just long enough to start the catalytic heating...
Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
...s, but > even after proper idle switch operation was restored, rpm's were a bit high > (~1200). Adjusting the air bypass screw on the...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
...monitor battery voltage. > > So, unless I'm missing something, the 1315 only provides two advantages > over the relay system: no-brainer operation (always useful...
Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)-some trivia
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:51:03 -0400
...Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:56 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) Electricity for electric vehicles comes from...
Re: LED lights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:27:50 -0400
...Not that energy > > savings are real important for turn signals but the low power consumption > > does help with reducing voltage drop for our older...
Re: 88 Syncro / cold start surging
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 27 May 1998 10:04:58 -0700
At 01:12 AM 5/27/98 -0700, Randolph Feuerriegel wrote: >Greetings! New to the list, but have browsed & enjoyed the archives. >After months...
Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:54:40 -0700
...that relay is there so either 12v for fridge operation, or charging to a aux. battery, can occur ONLY if the alternator is charging...
Re: Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:21:46 -0400
...I only us the fridge on 12 volts during extended trip use. There is no sense in opening the door to change the mode...
Re: New listee -- Desperately seek printed foil curcuit
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 07:11:07 -0500
Ken, There's a voltage regulator in there also. A three leg solid state device. At one time there was a modification that added...
Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
Historical mailing list - neil
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:13:08 -0700
...function of this relay is to energize the refrigerator for operation on > 12 volts only when the alternator is producing current, that is, when...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:54:25 -0400
...does get battery voltage. The ECU switches the path to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition coil operation even back to...
Re: Bentley wiring typo?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:26:18 -0700
...whenever that voltage > finds a path to ground on the other leg of the relay coil. This means that > during normal operation a small...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:17:14 -0700
Danke, Her Keller! The compression test today showed might fine compression in all but #4. #1=130, #2=128, #3=132 and #4=98...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
...an input buffer followed by a voltage clamp. > > Tom > ------------------------------ > From: Brett Ne <brettn777@GMAIL.COM> > Sent: 12/3/2013 4:18 PM > To: vanagon...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:55:29 -0400
...Ok all of that was so you could look at the voltmeter and adjust the Idle air bypass screw. Again look for .5 volt...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:21:58 EST
...monitor battery voltage. So, unless I'm missing something, the 1315 only provides two advantages over the relay system: no-brainer operation (always useful...
Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:49:12 -0500
...check the charging system operation. With a very low battery you still want to see at least 13.5 volts. The set point for...
Re: Installing a 1000W converter
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:22:39 -0700
...I only run the grinder about 20 seconds, and it consumes 130W, or about 10A on the 12-volt side, during operation. That's...
Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:34:28 -0400
...positive exhaust of the heat to the outside by fitting > a 12 volt computer fan as an exhaust fan in the city water intake...
Re: Surepower 1315 test report
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 May 2009 12:10:11 -0400
...Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:04 PM To: Dennis Haynes Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Surepower 1315 test report Certainly a relay...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -0800
...an input buffer followed by a voltage clamp. >> >> Tom >> ------------------------------ >> From: Brett Ne <brettn777@GMAIL.COM> >> Sent: 12/3/2013 4:18 PM >> To: vanagon...
Re: Inverter Questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:12 -0400
...500 watts at 12 Volts running at max would draw a > little over 40 amps Remember inefficiency, and the potential difference between watts and...
Re: Idle issues
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sun, 17 May 2020 11:12:39 -0700
...Does the initial, key on, pulse that triggers the fuel pump operation for a few seconds also closes the ICU relay which then operates...
Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Wed, 26 May 1999 20:33:33 EDT
...The coil fan needs to be on an unswitched circuit because it's used in 110V and propane operation. The 12V cooling unit is...
Re: 96R AGM Battery feedback
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:44:09 -0400
...voltage operated > combiners this high voltage will keep the batteries combined much longer. > This actually has some benefit but the difference in operation is...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:07:14 -0800
...an input buffer followed by a voltage clamp. > >> > >> Tom > >> ------------------------------ > >> From: Brett Ne <brettn777@GMAIL.COM> > >> Sent: 12/3/2013 4:18 PM > >> To: vanagon...
Re: Blue LED instrument lighting
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 00:58:23 -0800
There are LEDs available from some sources that have the biasing needed for 12V operation built into the LED itself. Theory: it is probably...
Re: Coil Fires, 7.5KOhms
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:33:52 -0400
...Also, you need many thousands of volts at the output, but you have only 12, or maybe even six at the input. Charles Kettering...
Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:26:07 -0500
...Most of them use an internal 12 volt sealed battery. Remove the battery and connect to your 2nd battery. You now have an inverter...
solar panel article
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
...This power is then avaialble for direct use by any 12-volt DC equipment that may be present in your motorhome, or an inverter...
Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 09:20:53 -0500
...2.) FUEL INJECTION Crank the engine and monitor for a pulsing voltage (12V) at the injectors. I use a small 12V automotive troubleshooting light...
Re: A/C
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:55:53 -0400
I have a '90 syncro westy and I used the license plate light (headlight switch on!) connection as 12 volt power. Didn't see...
Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:13:25 -0700
...running and got 0.12v. My alt lite goes on when I turn ign on but get no voltage from the relay at that...
Re: An Auxiliary Air Regulator puzzle
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:32:16 -0700
...The best way how you did it - on the bench to see if it closes at all when 12 volts is applied. In fact...
Re: Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:20:29 -0700
...re but then why do I see > 12.xx volts with ign. off? don't do that ! this is akin to asking ..........., well, can...
Re: Dometic Fan
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:36:22 -0700
...In practice >> > DC tends to perform less well unless the wiring is absolutely tip top, >> > because a half volt drop at 12V is a...
Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:37:10 -0700
...On 10/10/2013 7:17 AM, Stuart Fedak wrote: > Just out of curiosity, would the normal operation of the starter switch be a...
Re: Inverter Questions
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:27:15 -0600
...500 watts at 12 >> Volts running at max would draw a little over 40 amps >> > > Remember inefficiency, and the potential difference between watts and...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:38:23 -0800
...monitor battery voltage. >>>> >>>> So, unless I'm missing something, the 1315 only provides two advantages >>>> over the relay system: no-brainer operation (always useful...
Car Battery FAQ 2.0
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
...A >discharged battery, i.e., battery voltage or 12.0 volts or less or >specific gravity of 1.140 or less, will freeze at...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:27:20 -0800
...monitor battery voltage. >> >> So, unless I'm missing something, the 1315 only provides two advantages >> over the relay system: no-brainer operation (always useful...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:19:07 -0400
...Ok all of that was so you could look at the voltmeter and adjust the Idle air bypass screw. Again look for .5 volt...