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Forum: Navigation 25-08-2023, 12:56
Replies: 53
Views: 6,242
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Binoculars

STEINER 7x50 with compass.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-08-2023, 13:52
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Damage to the Alternator housing at the pivot point.

I came across some info about damaged alternator housing written by Stu Jackson, on a Catalina 34 website https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5127.0.html
As I have had some issues recently with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-07-2023, 11:51
Replies: 48
Views: 4,528
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: No water from exhaust

Had trouble to post pictures
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-07-2023, 11:49
Replies: 48
Views: 4,528
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: No water from exhaust

I have a Universal M25 and recently had the same problem. One day, no water at the exhaust. Started troubleshooting along the same lines as previously mentioned by others here.
Finally concluded...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-12-2022, 07:56
Replies: 35
Views: 3,361
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How to mount anchor light to this...

I use same principle as deltaten in hoisting the anchor light, except I was lucky to buy a 15 LED “LULU KAUKAUA” anchor light from Bebi Electronics in Fiji Islands. It has a light Sensing Switch:...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-12-2022, 18:01
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

Thank you all for your inputs.

Very much appreciated and I am considering some.


It appears installing small computer type fans and/or creating a "chimney effect " may be viable...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-12-2022, 16:02
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

Noelex 77 and Locquatious.


Thanks a lot for your replies. Much appreciate your responses. It now start to make sense for me.
Noelex 77 in Norwegian the name of your boat Bestevaer would...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-12-2022, 14:07
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

noelex 77 (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/noelex+77-7343.html)


Thanks for this.
So, at 30C/86F the lifespan of a flooded battery has been cut in half and at 40C/104F cut with...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-12-2022, 13:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

Locquatious


We had overheating (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/overheating.html) batteries. It is often over voltage charging...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-12-2022, 04:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

Don"t worry about it:
It is a non-issue.
In the summer it may get hot, just add distilled water (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/water.html) every 2-3 weeks if you are running lead acid...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2022, 18:09
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

Cheechako.
Hmmmm……The “chimney effect” sounds interesting. Will have to give that some thought. That may also be a good way to ensure gases from batteries do not accumulate inside the battery...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2022, 08:30
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

Good point.
Here is what i have found. The house batteries i have are Deka DC31DT.
It appears to me that Self discharge rate start at 77F.



Recommended storage temperature is 50°F (10°C) to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2022, 07:28
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
How do you keep batteries from overheating in Florida climate?

I have installed new Solar Charge Controllers which can measure temperature in the battery compartment and was shocked yesterday to see temperatures in the mid to upper 90s Fahrenheit (35-38C) and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-12-2022, 14:28
Replies: 83
Views: 9,009
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Do you mark your anchor line

All chain rode. I paint about 2' of the the chain with Patriotic Colors every 25 feet. Red at 25, White at 50, Blue at 75 and then Golden/Yellow at 100. Then start all over again with red white and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-11-2022, 16:50
Replies: 19
Views: 1,756
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Ensuring unused FLA battery stays healthy

How about installing a Xantrex digital echo charger. The Xantrex echo~charge detects when the house battery bank is being charged - in your case from wind/solar, and directs a portion of the charge...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-11-2022, 12:35
Replies: 51
Views: 6,221
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Why Lifelines on Sailboats?

Most lifelines gives a false sense of security. Solid rails at a proper height and with stanchions closer together are better.

I therefore replaced the lifelines with SS tubing. The stanchions on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-11-2022, 17:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

Wholybee.
Thank you again for taking the time to respond.
Your info is much appreciated.

Looking away from the safety aspect of LifePo4 I am not sure that i would be able to manage it properly,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-11-2022, 06:10
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

Wholybee.
Thanks your response. Much appreciated.
As i mentioned in an earlier posting above, what i have read about Lithium batteries does not make me very confident in regards to safety and how...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2022, 16:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

Adelie.
The problem is the height, the max height available is 9.5"
The 6V golf carts batteries with around 200 plus AH are very attractive to me (4 in paralell/series) but the height is the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2022, 12:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

Adelie.
Thank you for the very good info. From what you are saying then the AGM may not be for me.
Golfcart FLA will not fit in the compartment, too high. I have used most of today to study up...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2022, 04:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

Heywood J.
Thanks for your reply. I have a 30 Amp PWM charge controller, but am plan to replace that with MPPT due to new batteries. My old batteries which I am about to replace is Flooded Lead Acid...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-11-2022, 17:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

Thank you all.
Here is a picture of the label from the Siemens 75 Watt panels. Hope this help.
Appreciate your help.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-11-2022, 13:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Mixing different solar panels. How to connect.

I have two 12V, 75 Watt Siemens SP75 Solar Panels (in parallel) hooked up to a 30Amp Charge Controller.
I need about 100 Ah and am looking at adding one flexible panel of about 150-200 watt. Do...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-10-2022, 06:10
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: Does anyone recognize this chain?

I found an article about using letters instead of numbers to grade anchor chain and that the letter M is equivalent to G40
The letter system is apparently used widely in Australia according to the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-10-2022, 17:46
Replies: 48
Views: 7,682
Posted By VIKINGBEAR
Re: 12 Volt portable refrigerator/freezer

It is true that we have not pulled the plug for a year, other than when we leave the dock and switch over from AC to battery. The boat is normally docked in a Marina and the unit is then a fridge...
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