Hello everyone,
Been busy but here's why. The trucker unit I've been working on has been installed on a 2010 International with a Cummins ISX 485.
So far, I had some problems.
First, the PWM's were burning out because the 10" by 10" cell is too large for the small PWM. The PWM is rated at 55 amps but at 50 amps the amps are peaking 100, which will cause PWM failure. Plus at 25% KOH solution, the tempeture raise causes the current of the cell to over power the PWM.
I notice with running a large cell it doesn't seem that efficient at low current, like around 30 amps. This thing can go to 100 amps with no problems. So I'm going to replace the 10x10 cell(2200 sq in. of plate area) with two 6x6 cells. Oh, the 10x10 and the 6x6's all have 13 plates, -nnnnn+nnnnn- configuration. I figure the two 6x6 sixes can put out some good gas at a lower current draw. We will see. This trucker is looking forward to some fuel mileage gains. But with stuff breaking it's making me look like a First class Horse shoe!(Jackass...LOL!)
The enclosure measures 24" wide, 24" tall and 28.5 inches deep(from step)
Now I need some constructive criticism from your part,
Chase