Batteries (Again!!)
I realize that this may be one of the most common (and important) threads on this forum. They power the creature comforts we enjoy while cruising, but more importantly, provide power to start the most...
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We have a 1990 3-cabin so have the same battery box,etc. you have. Here is what I did embedded in your questions below: 1. What batteries to use? I am leaning toward golf cart batteries. Their...
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We are full time/part time cruisers on our C-42. We leave the dock for at least 6 months at a time and have been doing so for 6 years. Our recommendations fall pretty much in line with what Nick has...
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Our second alternator puts out 125 amps cold. It will drop to about 115 once it warms up but the regulator kicks in a and starts to limit the amps as the battery voltage rises. Even with the batteries...
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Thanks to you both for your input. I think I will take off the Hitachi and have a alternator shop take a look at it for mechanical soundness and performance. With respect to an external regulator,...
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Nick: Thanks for the pic. Looks like a real clean install. As to the regulator, I have found a Balmar ARS-4 and a Xantrex XAR-12. Would either of these suit my purpose, and would they be applied just...
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Looking at the manuals they look exactly the same. I expect one company builds them and labels them for the other. They are 'P' type which is what most externally regulated altnernators require. The...
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Thanks Nick. I'm going to get my alternator off this weekend and have it checked out. If I was to follow your lead and add another alternator specifically dedicated to the house bank, would you still...
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I don't have a combiner since the systems are isolated. When at the dock the cranking battery isn't charged but since there is no load on it there's no need. I did install a heavy duty switch to jump...
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Scott, I haven't made the switch to golf cart batteries yet, but plan to when it's time to replace. I currently have 2-4D lift truck (electric fork lift) batteries installed 6 years ago by the...
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One thing nobody talks about is how many times you discharge and charge... batteries last forever if they are never discharged. it is the discharge and charge that effects the life of a battery. I...
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