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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

29-01-2016, 13:34

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Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Absolutely. The key phrase here being "if done right". With a wee bit of engineering work.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

29-01-2016, 10:14

Replies: 70

Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Views: 10,753

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Why would you risk it, if you could do just a little bit of engineering work, instead of eyeballing it like a shadetree mechanic?

Side loads certainly do kill engines. They are different from the...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

29-01-2016, 07:29

Replies: 70

Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Views: 10,753

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

I humbly would suggest paying attention to this issue.

Yanmar publish tables of acceptable HP vs RPM vs pulley centerline distance. If you exceed this you can ruin the engine (blow the front...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

29-01-2016, 02:45

Replies: 70

Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Views: 10,753

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Looks good to me :thumb:

Did Yanmar sign off on the front pulley loads? These engines are somewhat weak there, and a blown front crank bearing will ruin your whole day. There are techniques to...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

29-01-2016, 02:40

Replies: 70

Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Views: 10,753

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Other tip for Catalysis --

I like the general architecture of his system, but the charger/inverter plays a crucial role in it, and it's a SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE. They are somewhat failure prone...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

26-01-2016, 08:38

Replies: 70

Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Views: 10,753

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Aircon from Inverter from Batter Charger

Why would you want a third diesel engine on board a weight-sensitive catamaran?

I would add alternator capacity to both main engines and just use them.

You have to be careful not to exceed the...

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