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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-08-2013, 20:15
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Re: Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

G'day Sam,

I don't know much about VSR :)

If you search the web there is a very good powerpoint presentation about various installation options which I found very useful.

I chose to use both...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-08-2013, 23:08
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
The problem is that the Smartpass will deliver up...

The problem is that the Smartpass will deliver up to 80A if it's available and if the batteries will accept it. Later it falls back to the D250S Dual at up to 20A. So that suggests slightly bigger...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2013, 16:12
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Re: Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

And here I was thinking we were dealing with a DC circuit. :cool:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-07-2013, 17:10
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Re: Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

I'd be interested in the answer from the OP as I've been turning this over in my mind. However, I _think_ the answer is that for the purposes of this run of wiring the battery switch _is_ the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-07-2013, 00:03
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Re: Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

Thanks smac

I do have some 2AWG left over so I might use that - even if it's a bit ridiculous. Strange as it seems it's hard to get hold of good tinned stuff in a wide range of sizes in Aus.

I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2013, 18:15
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Re: Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

Thanks for the links Glenn, I'd already read some of them but others are new and interesting.

Regards
Mike
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2013, 17:46
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Re: Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

Thanks Mark,

yes there is a meter connected to it, and typically I never see more than 20A on the meter...however I'm hoping that might rise with a more efficient system.

Regards
Mike
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2013, 16:43
Replies: 61
Views: 12,621
Posted By Pelorus32
Alternator Positive Wire Sizing

G'day Gurus,

This may have been covered somewhere but I've searched and can't find it.

I'm rewiring the charging system on our boat. It currently uses an old Victron diode system to separate...
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