Let me just start off by saying how greatful I am for this forum and for everything it has helped me understand and accomplish after our recent
purchase of our 37'
Beneteau Oceanis. I recently swapped out all of the
batteries on both house and starting banks. I did so and choose
AGM as I hear they are the best
battery due to being maintenence free and very strong...? After the switch I realized that the
battery light for the
engine of our 2003 HE B1
Volvo Penta was flashing. I believe this flashing is due to using these
AGM batteries whether the
alternator is not compatable with them or it is not strong enough to power/charge them... That is the
current theory... I would most definitely appreciate and suggestion. I was thinking of putting a "beefier"
alternator in to not only be compatible but also help charge better while in
gear. I also have just purchased a
honda generator 2000kw after all the help ppl. posted on powering in the islands. We leave in a week for a month and a half in the
Bahamas,
weather permitting. Unsure of what is compatible with my system as far as replacing the new alternator. Any suggestions?!@!
Also, just reading into the alternator section of my
engine manual I learned that if you shut off the main
power while engine is running the
regulator might be destroyed. I have done that before so that may be an issue... Is the
regulator located in the alternator as well?
Thanks!