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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-06-2022, 19:17
Replies: 1
Views: 549
Posted By surfynic
Silent Wind charge controller - Third party options

Hi everyone!

Recently my Silentwind Charge controller died and I am now looking for a new one. The Genuine Silentwind controllers seem to be sold out all over Australia... Has anyone had much luck...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-04-2022, 23:56
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By surfynic
SILENTWIND Controller Issue

Hi there,

I have a Silentwind Wind Gen that I've had for quite some time now and recently took it apart to replace the bearings. When I finally got it back together and hooked it up I noticed that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-04-2021, 05:40
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By surfynic
Re: Charging from Yamaha T25XA Outboards

This is certainly a good idea! I still need to find a solution to my original issue though - where to plug the house charging wired onto the motor!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-04-2021, 05:39
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By surfynic
Re: Charging from Yamaha T25XA Outboards

Its more of a back up wy to put some power into my house bank if need be. My old ones were set up like this but someone disconnected the wires one day and I could never figure out where they were...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-03-2021, 16:49
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By surfynic
Charging from Yamaha T25XA Outboards

Hi team!

So I just installed two 2018 T25XA Yammy Outboards and want to hook up some wires to take advantage of the 14ah charging capability but have no idea where to attach the wires... I figured...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-03-2017, 16:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,846
Posted By surfynic
Mobile booster for use in australia

I'm currently sailing the west coat of Australia and need to boost my mobile signal for work and have been looking into all the options for quite some time but it can all be a little bit confusing!...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 08:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Re: Strange solar output

the problem is that I only get 12A when I'm using high powered devices, otherwise it rarely higher than 6A @ 30V. and here in lies the problem, I want to be pulling the 12A to get my batteries up to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 05:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Re: Strange solar output

Hi JM,

Thats what I thought with the third test. The results of that test show I am capable of getting the power down the wire (well so I concluded). But it just doesn't seems shy! haha

By...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 04:21
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Re: Strange solar output

I think I will try the wiring in series test next. it is a 24m return trip on the wiring and the guys I bought the wire from did the math. I didn't think wiring would bottleneck the amps though? I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 03:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Re: Strange solar output

hmm I see. In the specs I attached though the VMP is 30.91V is that not suitable to put on a 24V battery as a test? The readings were the same as when they are connected to my MPPT/Charger. If what...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 02:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Re: Strange solar output

Sorry I should have been more clear, they do read about 32V on a multimeter. Ive now attached the specs. The panels actually charge a 12V battery bank after the mppt.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 02:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Re: Strange solar output

Thanks noelex 77 the only problem with putting them in series is that if I have a shadow on one panel this will then effect the entire array instead of just the one panel (from what I understand...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2016, 01:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By surfynic
Strange solar output

Hi guys,

Ok I have an issue that has been driving me bonkers for a while now so hopefully someone here can help me out! For ease I won't go into depth about my system unless you guys require more...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-03-2016, 18:50
Replies: 190
Views: 83,987
Posted By surfynic
Re: PUR / Katadyn Watermaker Help from an Ex-Cruiser

Hi there cruisers!

I recently purchased a boat with a PUR Survivor 35 already installed and decided to give it a complete overhaul. In doing so I degreased all the bearing and other parts that had...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-07-2015, 20:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By surfynic
Re: Splicing spectra

Hi guys,
Heres a picture of the 3 parts to the rope. the blue is the outer core and the white bits are inside that. see how the core has a cover?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-07-2015, 17:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By surfynic
Re: Splicing spectra

It turns out its more like a second cover over the core (so a spectra core with 2 covers..) Still haven't managed to splice it lol
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-07-2015, 08:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By surfynic
Re: Splicing spectra

yeah whats thrown us is the core within the core... Sorry were new to this! Have spliced heaps of normal double braid and expected this to be the same but as soon as we started to do it and noticed...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-07-2015, 05:25
Replies: 47
Views: 8,327
Posted By surfynic
Re: Warm white led lighting

Hey guys this is why I come to this forum! Great online store that one, thanks! It's weird with a massive google search you still don't find gems like that.
And thanks a64 that's great tips! I am...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-07-2015, 04:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By surfynic
Splicing spectra

Hi guys and girls,

Does anyone out there have a guide to splice a hi tech rope like spectra?

Cheers,
Nic
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-07-2015, 04:23
Replies: 47
Views: 8,327
Posted By surfynic
Warm white led lighting

Hi Cruisers!

Just in the process of replacing all my interior lighting with led lights but am having trouble finding warm white surface mounted led lights.. that look great as well!

Has anyone...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-04-2015, 04:37
Replies: 0
Views: 933
Posted By surfynic
Solar/Power contractors - Household ok?

Hi guys,
I need a new inverter, power management system and help hooking up my new panels and wind gen. My question is - Would it be fine just to call the local solar contractor that probably just...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-03-2015, 21:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,795
Posted By surfynic
New nets from rope

Hi guys,

Im just about to put some new nets on my Simpson 12 cat and am looking to weave them myself from rope (as that is how the previous owner had done it and swears by it) and I was wondering...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2015, 16:03
Replies: 32
Views: 6,314
Posted By surfynic
Re: Car Bog on Epoxy

True Valhalla, although I was just updating the thread to let the contributes know the result. Although we are now a year later getting the boat finished I am glad to have piece of mind that it's all...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-03-2015, 08:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By surfynic
Re: Rigging tension

Just general guidelines. I have no idea how to know how tight the rig should be! Ive heard horror stories about over tightened rigs!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-03-2015, 06:28
Replies: 32
Views: 6,314
Posted By surfynic
Re: Car Bog on Epoxy

Just thought I'd update this old thread. All the big is now gone and replaced with the correct micro balloons in epoxy. She's now painted and looks great. Almost water time!! But yeah that ended up...
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