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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-04-2024, 01:18

Replies: 5

Changing an alternator from 12 to 24 volts

Views: 268

Posted By Pete7

Re: Changing an alternator from 12 to 24 volts

Agreed. Also what is happening about the starter motor? and the VHF which don't normally come in 24v versions.

Pete

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-04-2024, 01:18

Replies: 5

Changing an alternator from 12 to 24 volts

Views: 268

Posted By Pete7

Re: Changing an alternator from 12 to 24 volts

Agreed. Also what is happening about the starter motor? and the VHF which don't normally come in 24v versions.

Pete

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

20-04-2024, 06:30

Replies: 24

Hypalon and Acetone

Views: 1,563

Posted By Pete7

Re: Hypalon and Acetone

When you have run out of ideas acetone will do nicely if its real hypalon. Just make sure you are wearing marigold gloves when doing it. Oh and preferably outside but not on the deck.

Just...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-04-2024, 06:18

Replies: 21

Views: 5,122

Posted By Pete7

Re: Recommended boroscope for hull and drive inspection?

You wouldn't have any commercial connection to the product now would you?

Particularly posting a link on your first post :whistling:

You read the rules when joining the forum and the bit about...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

14-04-2024, 12:02

Replies: 65

Change a Dripless Shaft Seal while in the Water?

Views: 4,848

Posted By Pete7

Re: Change a Dripless Shaft Seal while in the Water?

Running short of VP blue grease, I tried a tube of white Castrol grease I had on board. Within a week of use the seal was leaking but when motoring. When speaking with an old Shipwright and telling...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-04-2024, 11:32

Replies: 165

Cruising and Modern Conveniences- All is good with Universe

Views: 8,416

Posted By Pete7

Re: Cruising and Modern Conveniences- All is good with Universe

Erm, well yes we do. Its 1600w PSW so not as big as the main 2kW inverter and would take 20 minutes to connect up if needed, but it's there on board.

Takes time to find good kit on FB Market Place...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-04-2024, 06:07

Replies: 41

Ultimate solar panels

Views: 13,876

Posted By Pete7

Re: Ultimate solar panels

Interesting news on YT and the web suggesting that there is a huge surplus of solar domestic sized panels in Europe and it will likely take 3-4 years to work through. Could well be true because we...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-04-2024, 05:42

Replies: 11

Atmospheric water generation

Views: 641

Posted By Pete7

Re: Atmospheric water generation

Sheesh, that's dreadful. Even the little Katadyn will produce that an hour for about 4A :rolleyes:

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-04-2024, 05:22

Replies: 53

ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

Views: 6,481

Posted By Pete7

Re: ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

Doesn't count, they are DC.

I chose to only use one inverter output and put a RCBO on that. However, I did inspect the inverter wiring to ensure that neutral is bonded to the earth (UK...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-04-2024, 05:21

Replies: 4

Stepping LiFePO4 voltage to ~FLA levels

Views: 329

Posted By Pete7

Re: Stepping LiFePO4 voltage to ~FLA levels

Simple solution to drop the voltage is a longer thinner cable from LFP to electric outboard. However, having replaced the corroded plugs on my Minn Kota with Anderson connectors, I was somewhat...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-04-2024, 05:11

Replies: 53

ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

Views: 6,481

Posted By Pete7

Re: ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

Yes, just different names for the same widget. ELCO/GFCI is US and RCD/RCBO European. RCBOs now taking over from RCDs in Europe.

That's fine, what about a generator?

Pete

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

11-04-2024, 04:33

Replies: 36

Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

Views: 2,002

Posted By Pete7

Re: Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

Mariner used to do a 50:1 mixing widget. Plastic tank with oil in which the fuel tank connected to and after mixing at the right ratio went on to the engine.

However, they weren't particularly...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

11-04-2024, 04:24

Replies: 33

Anyone Have Experience with AliExpress Washing Machines?

Views: 3,620

Posted By Pete7

Re: Anyone Have Experience with AliExpress Washing Machines?

Should hope so for that price. 995 Euros :whistling:

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

09-04-2024, 06:16

Replies: 232

With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Views: 16,856

Posted By Pete7

Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

The defence rests its case M'Lord :popcorn:

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

09-04-2024, 06:04

Replies: 26

Remote Battery Terminals

Views: 1,754

Posted By Pete7

Re: Remote Battery Terminals

Thanks, I have something very similar for crimping MC4 connectors. Need to see if they will do the 50A Anderson connectors.

Pete

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

09-04-2024, 04:57

Replies: 232

With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Views: 16,856

Posted By Pete7

Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

What on earth does being a moderator have to do with asking users about their LTO experiences?

It is entirely possible :smile: and what forums are all about, exchanging experiences. Though...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

08-04-2024, 10:49

Replies: 232

With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Views: 16,856

Posted By Pete7

Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Excellent, can we see some photos of your LTO bank please? You do use LTO don't you?

Pete

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

08-04-2024, 10:29

Replies: 47

batteries running to 0% at night

Views: 4,029

Posted By Pete7

Re: batteries running to 0% at night

I don't have the Victron shunt kit, but believe that they require properly setting up prior to use and regular resets during use to keep them telling the truth.

Perhaps those Dakota LFPs are...

Forum: Marine Electronics

04-04-2024, 08:30

Replies: 29

AIS transceiver antenna spreader or stern?

Views: 2,149

Posted By Pete7

Re: AIS transceiver antenna spreader or stern?

Joe, if its on the stern and the mast falls down, then at least you are in a fighting chance of using it for a VHF. The cable on our stern antenna is long enough to reach the AIS and in emergency...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

01-04-2024, 23:01

Replies: 232

With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Views: 16,856

Posted By Pete7

Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Quite :thumb:

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-03-2024, 15:34

Replies: 26

Remote Battery Terminals

Views: 1,754

Posted By Pete7

Re: Remote Battery Terminals

I bought a box with perhaps 8 pairs in plus a variety of different sized metal lugs. Crimped them with a hydraulic crimper and then just pushed them in the socket and they all went "click" when...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

31-03-2024, 15:05

Replies: 44

Oddball anchors you have loved?

Views: 2,674

Posted By Pete7

Re: Oddball anchors you have loved?

Our technique discovered by chance on the dive rib was to have 2m of chain on the anchor followed by a long length of 8mm rope, 40m+. Grapple and chain would be hurled over board away from the rib...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

31-03-2024, 07:28

Replies: 20

Removing paint from fiberglass - How?

Views: 1,208

Posted By Pete7

Re: Removing paint from fiberglass - How?

International do a paint stripper which won't damage gel coat. It was hard work stripping a 21ft rib hull because if you let it dry it turns hard again. The stuff is like wall paper glue so quite...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

31-03-2024, 07:18

Replies: 232

With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Views: 16,856

Posted By Pete7

Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Well actually you can mix LFP and LA, some of us are actually doing it :smile:

Belt width will likely need to be changed. Mine is 10mm which is why I went down the DC>DC route rather than...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-03-2024, 13:11

Replies: 10

Dropping my Keel

Views: 414

Posted By Pete7

Re: Dropping my Keel

That sounds a bit drastic. By all means have the keel blasted with your choice of medium, glass, coconut, slurry etc. Sand went out years ago due to the risk of siiicosis.

It will probably flash...

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