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Bus Discussion => Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) => Topic started by: belfert on January 14, 2010, 10:24:10 AM
My inverter/charger doesn't like subzero weather. It loses communication with the remote panel and shuts down until I reset it.
Would I be better off just leaving the inverter/charger off over the winter? Does it hurt the batteries to charge them when the temps are near zero? The batteries are AGM so they can hold a charge much longer than flooded batteries.
This is a Prosine 3.0 inverter if it matters. I haven't checked the manual, but I assume the temps are outside the normal operating range.
AGM batteries only I personally would feel comfortable leaving over the winter. They do a great job of maintaining charge in those conditions.
Brian
I've had the same problem with my Xantrex RS3000 during winter. In 05/06, I was parked outdoors, on a hilltop at 7000', in Colorado.
When I heard the inverter alarm sounding, I looked at the battery temp and it read -25*.
I did manage to get it going again with a reboot, but it happened several more times that particular night.
Jay
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