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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-03-2011, 07:57
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Thanks Bill for your detailed explanation.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-03-2011, 05:44
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

I was speaking with a sales person regarding the correct size of charger and they mentioned something that I found interesting.

Let's assume one has 300Ah in the house bank. Using the 20-25%...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-03-2011, 06:01
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

First off, welcome aboard! Yes, these threads can become difficult to follow sometimes as more people respond.

I don't have the expertise to respond but I would suggest listing your questions in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-03-2011, 08:19
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Thank you everyone. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Now I have to decide what to do and when to do it.

Best regards,

Andrew
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-03-2011, 05:52
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Thank you everyone for your responses. There is a lot for me to consider.

If I may, I have a couple more questions:

Do I need to be concerned about the number of simultaneous batteries a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 18:26
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Thanks Bill.

Does marine approved only mean they are not sparkless or would they be more prone to failure in a marine environment?

One of the things I was thinking of looking for would be a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 18:09
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Does that mean that I could buy charger that exceeds 25% of my current requirements without fear of damaging my existing batteries, in the expectation of eventually replacing with deep cycle...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 17:17
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

I thought 3 cycle new chargers would be "smart enough" not to overcharge (or charge too quickly). Or do I still need to adjust the charger with the size of batteries? For example, if I have 200Ah...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 16:45
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

That is great information, Bill. Thank you. Also,the Iota chargers are very well priced as you indicate. Yes, I have a diesel engine. Why is that significant?

It sounds like I should consider...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 16:35
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

That is good to know. Thanks!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 16:33
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

I guess that makes me lucky so far in that I haven't fried my current batteries yet. Are the newer chargers silent?

Andrew
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 16:30
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Hi David:
Thanks. I mistakenly thought that the charger would use very little and so any generator would be sufficient. Good to know. Do you know the calculation that I would need to do determine...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 16:06
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Re: Questions about replacing battery charger

Hi Pete:

40AMPS! Wow. Ya know, that isn't really the answer I was looking for but thanks... :).

What is the consequence of not having enough charging Amps? Just longer charge times or is it...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2011, 09:38
Replies: 71
Views: 13,165
Posted By ADMPRTR
Questions about replacing battery charger

Hello:

My boat has a permanently installed ProMariner charger which I have every reason to believe is ~30 years old. It crackles and buzzes quite loudly and while I understand that the buzzes are...
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