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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-04-2023, 19:33
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By cstan22
Re: What Does This Ground Wire Connect To?

Ok, thanks so much! I'll see what I can figure out. I don't see any other ground wires nearby, but I'll dig deeper. Appreciate it!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-04-2023, 08:54
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By cstan22
Re: What Does This Ground Wire Connect To?

It's green. Just low light color
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-04-2023, 08:53
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By cstan22
Re: What Does This Ground Wire Connect To?

Ok, thank you for the reply! Yes they do. And yes it is :D 1982 53'

So, do I just attach the loose end of the ground to a bolt on the engine?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-04-2023, 18:29
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By cstan22
What Does This Ground Wire Connect To?

Hi Y'all,

I have what looks like a ground wire connected to a bolt on the stabilizer mounting. The other end runs beneath the alternator and is zip tied to one of the battery wires, but the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2019, 10:05
Replies: 18
Views: 5,199
Posted By cstan22
Re: Solar, Volts No Amps

WRT mixing panels - are you thinking that I'd produce more power with only the 160W 21V than with it combined with the theoretically working 100W poly?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2019, 09:59
Replies: 18
Views: 5,199
Posted By cstan22
Re: Solar, Volts No Amps

Gord - there is a load connected: the batteries. And the Votronic MPPT is the amp reader. It reads, say, 6 amps from each of the working 100 W panels. But it gets nothing from the 100 W poly panel,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2019, 09:14
Replies: 18
Views: 5,199
Posted By cstan22
Re: Solar, Volts No Amps

Why do they need to be identical?

The solar controller is working fine. Already tested with other panels.

Would the panel have become damaged when I connected the leads for the panel I removed...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2019, 08:43
Replies: 18
Views: 5,199
Posted By cstan22
Re: Solar, Volts No Amps

Not sure how to tell. It's a Votronic 420 Duo Digital. User manual says Max volts are 50 V. Says for a 12 V system, the VoC should be between 20 and 23 V. Is that the number you're asking about?
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2019, 07:58
Replies: 28
Views: 4,560
Posted By cstan22
Re: kyocera Solar Panel Volts no Amps

Did you ever solve this issue. Having the same problem at the moment. 2 panels in parallel. If I disconnect the one panel I know to be good, the other panel continues outputting voltage to the MPPT...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-06-2019, 07:36
Replies: 18
Views: 5,199
Posted By cstan22
Solar, Volts No Amps

I have two solar panels, 100w poly and 160w mono, connected in parallel, connected to a Votronic MPPT controller with a 40 amp fuse. Separately, i have three 100w monos connected in parallel and also...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 13:41
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Thanks everyone! You're a bunch of wizards, and this has been immensely helpful. I've bookmarked Marine HowTo, John, by the way - great resource.

I'm currently moored at Paros, Greece. The...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 07:32
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Sure thing. Good idea!

4x Hankook Power Control Sealed Maintenance Free Battery
Calcium+
MF64589
12V
145AH (20HR)
260MIN (RC)
800 A (EN)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 07:24
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Hiya, thanks for your reply! See my other response to John. I have a gauge (Magnetronic) that tells me that, in fact, the batteries are at 100% (580ah). The batteries are at least 3 years old. So, I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 07:19
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Thanks again! Definitely will save this guide for the future. Looks like I'd need to have the boat essentially offline for up to 44 hours? Not going to happen anytime soon haha.

One thing that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 07:12
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

These particular batteries contain on each a magic-eye diode that, if I'm understanding the sticker guide, show "white" (as opposed to "green") to indicate that the battery should be replaced. Since...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 07:05
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Thanks for the note about calcium adding .5 - 1v more to the resting voltage. Good to know! And thanks for recommending Battery University. I couldn't find anything about "trailing amps" though?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-04-2019, 07:03
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Re: Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Thanks for your reply, John! Any advice as to how I can determine the current health/capacity of the batteries?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-04-2019, 02:57
Replies: 37
Views: 42,258
Posted By cstan22
Resting 12v Battery Voltage Reading Is 13.2v; What Am I Missing?

Hoping someone can help me to understand. I bought a boat last year that has 4 145ah Calcium Lead-Acid Sealed batteries. Their charging is controlled by a smart battery management system...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 10-05-2018, 07:21
Replies: 54
Views: 14,816
Posted By cstan22
Re: EU citizens - non EU registered but VAT paid boat - Are we crazy?

OP, what happened in this situation? We are US Citizens but have residency in Greece because my wife is also a French Citizen. We are buying a VAT-paid boat, want to register it in the USA, and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-05-2018, 03:38
Replies: 0
Views: 907
Posted By cstan22
DEKPA For VAT Paid, Non-EU Boat?

Hi All,

We're buying a VAT-paid boat in Greece and staying in Greece, but we intend to register it in the USA. It is our understanding that this will not affect the VAT status. My confusion lies...
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