Archive-Batteries-electrical

inverter

feeds@yuku.com (Izablue2) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:20:48 GMT

I am looking to install an inverter. I have just had a Link 2000 installed and would like to stay with Xantrax.

I need some imput into how big (amps and watts) and how is it is hooked up to the 110 system.

we don't need a batery/charger combo... just the inverter

Mark
"Izablue" #835/3

Battery switches

feeds@yuku.com (bob776) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 06:36:29 GMT

Actually, I'm looking for a concensus on my presumption. Our 2001 MKII is equipped with three batteries; 2 house and 1 for the engine. I have two battery switches, but my wiring schematic shows only 1 switch. Here's the scenario; the switch marked "engine" get its power through the switch marked "house" therefore there is no power to start the engine unless both switches are on. I presume this is to allow the engine battery to be charged, both from the engine and...

Link 2000

feeds@yuku.com (Izablue2) — Mon, 22 May 2006 17:12:38 GMT

I have just bought a Link 2000 for the boat. Not being an electrian of any sorts, is it difficult to install? In reading the directions , I am somewhat baffeled. Any help?

I have read the thread nice but no help to me.

Mark

Izablue
#835/3

Stupid Battery Question

feeds@yuku.com (dbkennedy1) — Fri, 19 May 2006 14:09:53 GMT

So I was changing out both batteries and disconnted everything including a cable that acted as jumper between the two batteries. Of course, I forgot which terminals it was connected too. Any suggestions? Also, what does this cable do? Thanks!

C42 as a battery

feeds@yuku.com (CaptNorm42) — Tue, 16 May 2006 13:36:29 GMT

I thought I knew everything about electricity , but was surpised about an electrical measurement I just made. If I put a probe in the salt water (floating the boat) and another probe on either stay or shroud, I see .7 volts being generated. This is in the very low, milliamp range. Also weird is that the sea is positive and the rig is negative. I do remember in chemistry class making a similar battery, but didn't expect it here.

In case you're...

Shore Power indicator lamp

feeds@yuku.com (madmal) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:51:49 GMT

On the Catalina 42 mk1 Hull No 113, I have two shore power indicator lamps (red and green), alas the green lamp as died and I need to find a replacement. The lamp shows it is a 125v 1/2 watt, unfortunately being in Europe I need a 220v 1/2 watt lamp. I assume there is a diode within the lamp assembly so either the green or red lamp shows dependant on shore power polarity. Can anyone help with a supplier here in Europe?

Second question, does anyone know the...

Battery gases Wet cells vs AGMs

feeds@yuku.com (cathyinct) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:14:36 GMT

If my kids are sleeping in the aft cabin of our tri cabin are they being routinely exposes to battery gases coming from wet cell batteries ?

Is there a risk or only if they are cooking ?

Is that the primary reason I would want to go to AGMs ?

CAn someone comment on that aspect ?

Thanks,

CAthy in CT

voltage regulation for Hitachi 80A

feeds@yuku.com (gasmanmd) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:20:08 GMT

I am nearing completion of my off-season battery replacement/rewiring project. With lots of support from the members of this forum, I have installed 4 Trojan t125s paralleled thru the Perko for the house, a grp 27 start battery dedicated to the engine and charged thru a combiner, and a link 10 to monitor the house side. So far, so good. A few loose ends remain.

1. How (and where) does this internally regulated alternator measure the voltage to determine...

Green corrosion on breaker terminals

feeds@yuku.com (nelsoncw) — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:15:46 GMT

The wiring terminals behind my electrical circuit breaker panel have developed a green corrosion. I have brushed and cleaned the terminals off with a stiff nylon brush. And I have sprayed WD40 on it. The WD40 seems to keep it away for about a month and then it comes back. Does anyone have any ideas why this is happening and does anyone have a more permanent solution?

Nelson & Christine Willis "Peter Cooper" Hull #683, Three Cabin Pullman, Marina Del Rey, CA

Light Bulb Numbers?

feeds@yuku.com (nelsoncw) — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:34:24 GMT

Does anyone have a list of light bulbs and there numbers for all the various running lights and cabin lights on the 42?

Nelson & Christine Willis "Peter Cooper" Hull #683, Three Cabin Pullman, Marina Del Rey, CA

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

feeds@yuku.com (mfgrep3) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:59:16 GMT

I'm on my way back to the hardware store to return my third carbon monoxide detecter. Our Catalina 42 "Seas the Moment" #853 has a factory installed generator and we would feel better sleeping at night with a detector when the generator is running. All three detectors have gone off while the boat is at dock with nothing running...is their something in the air? Could it be the battery charger? That's the only thing on when running off shore power at the dock. Any suggestions?...

Automatic Bilge Pump - Wiring

feeds@yuku.com (jrmostel) — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 06:42:26 GMT

Visited the boat on Sunday morning. Though I had completely disconnected all loads from the batteries (e.g., battery combiner switch on "OFF" and main breaker "OFF"), I found that I still had power at the AUTOMATIC/MANUAL switch for the bilge pump. The bilge pump ran when I threw this switch to "MANUAL."

This would lead me to conclude that the bilge pump switch on my boat (Hull n. 627, March 199