1. What is the actual steps of charging your battery for the external power source ?
This is what I could remember as a sequence after squeaking to Bob and Tim - my local DA40 brain trust. I just don't think I got it right.
-Power Up GPU and then plug into the external source 3 pin connector. Im using the Enhanced Flight 28 Volt GPU with an onboard Battery Minder. - The Amps will start on on the GPU at approx 14, then with in a minute step down to 8-6, then down to 4 - so there is not a big hit of AMPS sustained that would dehydrate the battery. (Thx Bob).
- PULL 70 AMP Fuse Not sure of this Step - Do we pull the 70 Amp Battery fuse ? Will the battery charge if the CB is pulled, I received conflicting stories
Just want to know what works. As long as the Master Batt button is ON will it charge regardless of running the Garmins? ( Its nice to be able the see the meter in the DA 40 - Turn Master Batt on - Leave ALT off
- Look at Look at Amp and Volts meter in the DA40. If the unit is registering above 24 volts it is charging.
When I turn on the Master Switch and look at the Volt meter on the MFD it opens at 1 AMP and 25volts , what should this be sitting at to power up the starter engine? When you start up your Garmin 1000 what does your meter read?
Both Garmins , fans , strobe , landing lights radios can power up - But I have no power at the START MOTOR .
Let me know what do you think, its appreciated.
I am not getting warning on the Battery. This Battery is 3+ years old.
What Battery do you recommend to replace this older battery?
I will check with those who I know here locally about these questions as well.
I'd like to see a section with great information just about Battery maintenance, Charging, replacement and trouble shooting on the Battery issues.
This all might come down to the connection to the starter - but this above information would be GREAT to have.
Have a great weekend and thank you for all the knowledge I have accessed being part of this forum a big thank you to all.
David
