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Forum: Marine Electronics

20-03-2021, 09:16

Replies: 61

Powering Electronics Through Starting Voltage Drop

Views: 5,424

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Powering Electronics Through Starting Voltage Drop

I have a dedicated power bus for the electronics. This bus is fed through diodes from all three sources. (both starting banks and the house bank) Power is automatically taken from the source with...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

28-10-2020, 08:52

Replies: 17

Westerbeke 8.0BTDA - Voltage Drop Under Load

Views: 3,554

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Westerbeke 8.0BTDA - Voltage Drop Under Load

I did not realize that the rpm was dropping that much.
The manual governor (speed control ) normally has an adjustment to adjust speed droop If the change is consistent, then it may be a matter of...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

18-10-2020, 09:07

Replies: 17

Westerbeke 8.0BTDA - Voltage Drop Under Load

Views: 3,554

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Westerbeke 8.0BTDA - Voltage Drop Under Load

Mechanical governors are calibrated for 3% speed droop, or a 3 % change in frequency with a 100% change in load.
Voltage regulators can operate on volts/cycle or voltage control mode. A 3 to 6 %...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-01-2020, 09:30

Replies: 46

What type of switch do I need?

Views: 4,525

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: What type of switch do I need?

A three pole single throw switch will perform this function, if the terminals ou the output poles are shorted together. A 3pst switch is what You need.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

30-11-2019, 09:35

Replies: 124

Adding Used Motor Oil to Diesel Fuel?

Views: 27,586

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Adding Used Motor Oil to Diesel Fuel?

Adding used motor oil to fuel tanks is an old practice that has almost been discontinued.
In the mid 1970's GM tested 2 stroke Detroits with a high concentration (>10%) of used oil in the fuel...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

13-02-2019, 08:33

Replies: 16

I would like to use starter solenoid to supply windlass

Views: 2,876

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: I would like to use starter solenoid to supply windlass

The bare starter solenoid will not work without the armature. The magnetic field pulls the armature forward, engaging the drive gear and then pushing the contact button to allow the round contact...

Forum: Destinations

17-07-2018, 19:28

Replies: 9

Murrells Inlet to Charleston, SC trip suggestions

Views: 7,650

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Murrells Inlet to Charleston, SC trip suggestions

I agree with You. I can't imagine anyone living there and not being aware of that situation, thus my confusion. I stand corrected.
Lorenzo

Forum: Destinations

17-07-2018, 18:20

Replies: 9

Murrells Inlet to Charleston, SC trip suggestions

Views: 7,650

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Murrells Inlet to Charleston, SC trip suggestions

I am not sure that I understand Your comment. The Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway passes through Winyah Bay in Georgetown SC and it is not necessary to go into the Ocean in order to reach the ICW in...

Forum: Destinations

17-07-2018, 10:41

Replies: 9

Murrells Inlet to Charleston, SC trip suggestions

Views: 7,650

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Murrells Inlet to Charleston, SC trip suggestions

Three Weeks ago, We travelled from Holden Beach NC to Charleston, SC for a two night stay.

18' Bayliner cuddy with single I/O, trip took 7 hours including a 45 minute stop at Wache Wachi for lunch...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-03-2016, 08:16

Replies: 27

Using a common automotive alternator with external regulation

Views: 10,728

Posted By lorenzoj

Re: Using a common automotive alternator with external regulation

I am using Delco Remy 12SI alternators with a Balmar ARS-3 external regulator. The alternator output is 100 amp and the alternator will provide full output at 900 engine RPM.
The Delco 12SI is a...

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