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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2009, 13:46
Replies: 61
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Posted By Maine Sail
Wayne, Please read what I've written in...

Wayne,

Please read what I've written in responses to your statements. I DO NOT think there is only one or two "right ways". There is NO right or NO wrong method of wiring your house and start...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2009, 09:55
Replies: 61
Views: 30,108
Posted By Maine Sail
Extemp, Agree 100% about the Digital Duo...

Extemp,

Agree 100% about the Digital Duo being a better design than a voltage follower. I would have used it had it not been made by Balmar whom I have had horrendous luck with, in both failures,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-11-2009, 12:34
Replies: 61
Views: 30,108
Posted By Maine Sail
Not better but less connections and less chance...

Not better but less connections and less chance of frying diodes and also less potential for human error factor.

As I stated the other day many, many boats out there are not wired to have a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-11-2009, 04:34
Replies: 61
Views: 30,108
Posted By Maine Sail
If the one fuse you are using for both the load...

If the one fuse you are using for both the load wire and the alt wire protects both of them then why not use the same fuse for both?

Personally, I prefer my alt running directly to the bank...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-10-2009, 09:55
Replies: 61
Views: 30,108
Posted By Maine Sail
I'm confused. I run my alternator directly...

I'm confused.

I run my alternator directly to my house bank. This avoids fried diodes. The house bank is fused within about 7" or less. I simply tied my alternator cable into the load side of the...
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