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Forum: Marine Electronics 12-06-2023, 07:00
Replies: 38
Views: 3,613
Posted By carraiguna
Re: Why don't production boats have external alternator regulation

I purchased the kit from Balmar for my Valeo 120 amp alternator and it works great. I have Lithium batteries and I used the setting to limit the output to 80 amps continuous and max temperature of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2023, 12:27
Replies: 40
Views: 4,117
Posted By carraiguna
Re: insufficient battery alternator charging for lithium battery

Yes, I originally expected to have issues with the Valeo's running very hot like in the Victron YT video. I had planned to purchase the Balmar 618 but I was in the Caribbean and operated for a couple...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2023, 10:44
Replies: 40
Views: 4,117
Posted By carraiguna
Re: insufficient battery alternator charging for lithium battery

I have a similar setup with 2 x Valeo alternators = 125 amps rating.
Lithium bank 400 Ah.
Alternator output would drop after 10 minutes running to 30-40 amps.
I fitted 2 x Balmar 618 external...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 15-01-2020, 10:07
Replies: 92
Views: 13,782
Posted By carraiguna
Re: New Schengen Visa Rules from Feb 2020

Thank you Greg K, Slug and Tarian for responses that give me much food for thought and some avenues to do further research.
The overall plan is to :
1. purchase a vessel in - say Spain for export...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 15-01-2020, 09:06
Replies: 92
Views: 13,782
Posted By carraiguna
Re: New Schengen Visa Rules from Feb 2020

May be a dumb question but for clarification ...
If I have dual citizenship US and EU I assume the Schengen rules do not apply. However if I am on a US Flag vessel are there other concerns about...
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