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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-08-2017, 12:12
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Today I ran the generator for the first time after seven days at anchor, only for a half hour this morning in order to warm up the hot water tank.

Today's snapshot at 6:00pm. Awesome!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2017, 06:03
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Yeah, mine's always been connected directly to the battery terminals as instructed to do so by the installation directions.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2017, 05:20
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Just a quick update because I know quite a few folks are following this thread. On sunny days, it's nice not having to listen to the generator for an hour! Our 450w of invisible Solbian solar...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-08-2017, 08:47
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

The generator has it's own 12v battery and the engine has two 12v volt batteries. No solar hooked to them, it's unnecessary since I can flip a switch and use the house bank to start them if needed. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-08-2017, 07:35
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Your 1000w of solar is overkill, you've nothing to worry about since our 450w of solar can take care of everything (except the big deep freezer) on our 53ft boat.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-08-2017, 07:31
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Update:

I turned off the deep freezer the other day because all it was doing is keeping some ice cubes, bread and three packages of meat frozen; transferred everything into the recently defrosted...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-07-2017, 04:47
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I finally got around to installing the "Smart Gauge." Can anyone explain why the voltage varies so much? Most of the time it hovers up aroud 28v, but after I use the microwave it'll drop down to as...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-07-2017, 08:13
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Some final numbers after some sunny days have provided results better than expected.

When charged up to 100% float status, I'm able to go two days (48 hours) using two watermakers running one hour...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-06-2017, 11:15
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

The Fluke 374 clamp meter I purchased last month thanks to the recommendations made on this thread has worked out well, I use it almost everyday. Much easier to understand.

I located some MC4...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-06-2017, 10:54
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Even with only 50% of the solar currently producing (225w) due to a mishap when the company and I miscounted the extension connectors, it's nice to see our batteries coming up into the mid 90%...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2017, 14:02
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Flopper stopper note: Unable to deploy one off the bow roller due to anchor rode conflict. Deployed it near the bow, but it had little effect. These things seem to need the additional leverage...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2017, 11:23
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

The flopper stopper is also working out well. We can deploy one or two depending on need.

They make a big difference.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2017, 11:18
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Twelve days out and everything is working great! The additional battery charger has reduced generator run time by over 60%, and the Solbian solar has the batteries coming right up to float status.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-06-2017, 11:47
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Dockline snubber. Great idea!

I'll be getting of them tomorrow.:thumb:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-05-2017, 15:06
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I purchased two of the Magma Rock n Roll flopper stoppers per the factory technician's recommendation. One to deploy off either the spinnaker pole or the boom at a 90 degree angle to the hull, then...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-05-2017, 11:27
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Looks like the Solbian company did an excellent job on the installation of 450w of solar, although you won't be able to see it from the water if you pull up next to us in the anchorage.:biggrin: ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2017, 12:18
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Come join us in the Adriatic, there's a group of us who explore the same areas. People come and go, but we always seem to meet up again and share good times. Only a few are members of CF, most we...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2017, 10:51
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

An Oyster 53 or 56 or HR is what you want. My wife likes the 575, but it's too much money, and I would like a 66 someday. But right now the 53 is working out great.

Forget about the snowbird...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2017, 06:36
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

If and when I eventually get a portable keyboard, it will most likely be a Yamaha.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2017, 05:18
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I like Yamaha pianos and have tuned thousands of them, I highly recommended them to my customers. But Yamaha is the General Motors of the piano industry and most likely will always be. Steinway...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2017, 01:31
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

It's a transposing French double. Unfortunately, neither the harpsichord nor the competely re-manufactured 1893 Steinway C concert grand gets played at all. My upstairs office tenants would have a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-05-2017, 06:55
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

Excited to receive the bimini back next week with solar install. :smile:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2017, 09:23
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I purchased the Fluke 374 brand new for $185 delivered. Read all about it today, read the users manual, looks easy to used compared to others.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2017, 06:07
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

I already have the "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual" by Nigel Calder. Does your suggested book cover more issues or does it explain things better? Would the two books compliment one...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-05-2017, 23:54
Replies: 393
Views: 39,096
Posted By Kenomac
Re: A way To Save Charging Time

If I can purchase a brand new Fluke 374 RMS AC/DC for $185 shipping included, is it worth paying the extra money? I know these things usually go for much more.

The only piece of of electronic...
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