I am plugged into a 30 Amp outlet via shore power using AC Input1. As I watch charging Amperage, I am only charging at 17 Amps. How can I maximize Charging amperage i.e. utilize the capacity of a 30 Amp circuit/breaker? I am charging a 12 VDC Lithium Iron Phosphate battery bank with 912 AH.
Likely causes:
Poor connection between inverter and battery.
Battery already near full and in absorption phase unable to accept higher current.
Thin wires.
MP not configured correctly:
The "17A" you've quoted is at what Voltage? 12Vdc, 230Vac, or 120Vac? I suspect it might be 120Vac, in which case you may already be working right up there at the charge limit of what your Multi is rated at. If you have access to the Multi settings you could check what limits are set, both dc and ac.
@JohnC thanks for the input. Yes, its 120 Vac and charging a 12 Vdc battery bank. Ultimately my question is what is the Victron 12/3000 rated at for charging amps? If 105 Amps is the maximum charging amps from the 12/3000 then I will know I just have to wait longer to charge my 912, Amp-Hour battery bank. If it can output more then I will start digging into the settings. My 1st attempt did not find where these settings are..
But I believe that some Multi's come with a lower default charge setting, and you may need to access it to make sure it's set at it's full max.
It is rated to 120A at 25C. At peak performance it is likely starting to derate a bit.
