Ecoflow Delta 3 Plus to run all 12V through a fusebox, Anyone done it?

[Dellmassive]

I’m looking at an Ecoflow Delta pro 3 - it has a 12v 30amp Anderson connection so I think it will work fine for diesel heater and fridge etc.

Check the output regulated voltage.

The problem is normally the voltage out, not the amount of Amps.

If it's regulated at say 12.8v, and you get a one volt drop over your kit.... The heater will cut out with an error.

(I've got delta1 & 2, but not theb3. So haven't tried)

People have go around this buy using. A victron 12v charger in Power Supply mode.

So Delta 240 to 15A charger in PSU mode. --> 12v fuse box -> heater etc.

 

[Knightrider05]

Check the output regulated voltage.

The problem is normally the voltage out, not the amount of Amps.

If it's regulated at say 12.8v, and you get a one volt drop over your kit.... The heater will cut out with an error.

(I've got delta1 & 2, but not theb3. So haven't tried)

People have go around this buy using. A victron 12v charger in Power Supply mode.

So Delta 240 to 15A charger in PSU mode. --> 12v fuse box -> heater etc.

It is 12.6v:

12.6V/30A 378W total
I am (obviously) not well read on electrics etc, but I cant understand why that same issue wouldnt bre present if I used a leisure battery? Surely a leisure battery set up would have the same risks / contraints?

 

[Dellmassive]

The leisure battery has a higher rest voltage... A lithium battery will be 13.8v to 14.2v.

Much higher that the regulated output from the EcoFlow.

There are many videos online where this has been tried, but worked out with issues due to low voltage problems when the heater kicks in.

 

[Knightrider05]

The leisure battery has a higher rest voltage... A lithium battery will be 13.8v to 14.2v.

Much higher that the regulated output from the EcoFlow.

There are many videos online where this has been tried, but worked out with issues due to low voltage problems when the heater kicks in.

Thanks!

I understand now.

 

[Dellmassive]

No probs.

But you can still do it....

Just run the 12v side from a victron IP65 or IP22 smart charger in PSU mode, that's running from the EF3 240v outlet.

It's a bit lossy due to conversion but works.

And as you mention fitting the dc-dc fast charger, the dayly recharged can be achieved.

 

[Knightrider05]

No probs.

But you can still do it....

Just run the 12v side from a victron IP65 or IP22 smart charger in PSU mode, that's running from the EF3 240v outlet.

It's a bit lossy due to conversion but works.

And as you mention fitting the dc-dc fast charger, the dayly recharged can be achieved.

Thanks,

You inspired me to go away and educate myself, now I understand a) the initial voltage loss and b) the solution.

Apparently an LED light driver with the right performance can also do what I need, or apparently even some laptop chargers (240v to 12v).

Guess I need to check it all out and see.