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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-10-2023, 12:36
Replies: 24
Views: 3,717
Posted By bill good
Re: Help:Victron Cerbo GX blank remote console after update 3.10, cannot do anything

search Setuphelper/readme at main. This problem is noted. See your PM as well for alternate for touch screen.
Regards
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2023, 15:19
Replies: 64
Views: 5,820
Posted By bill good
Re: Extremely perplexing solar problem

Rohan,


You can just fit the MTTP unit without rewiring the panels & it will work. It will produce slightly more power in series but shading may then become more of an issue. You still have to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2023, 09:19
Replies: 64
Views: 5,820
Posted By bill good
Re: Extremely perplexing solar problem

Did try to add to my previous reply but the 30min clock beat me!
Another idea for a quick check of the solar panels, wiring etc would be to just take the PWM controller out of circuit & wire the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2023, 08:12
Replies: 64
Views: 5,820
Posted By bill good
Re: Extremely perplexing solar problem

Rohan, (Check your PM)
Progress clearing this snag seems a bit long for a simple fault!

Renogy does have not the best backup but if it is installed correctly & worked for 3yrs then I bet the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-06-2023, 16:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,897
Posted By bill good
Re: Propspeed on rudders

Thanks
Bill
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 18-06-2023, 14:12
Replies: 91
Views: 8,878
Posted By bill good
Re: Start your engine with 4 eve lifepo4 cells, lead makes no sense for this task!!

The information I provided is not false. It is fact. These cells are not manufactured for solar by EVE but have failed to pass for the intended use & sold off in lots for reuse in solar. This thread...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 17-06-2023, 19:08
Replies: 91
Views: 8,878
Posted By bill good
Re: Start your engine with 4 eve lifepo4 cells, lead makes no sense for this task!!

Just be aware the cells with screw terminals are reject cells unsuitable for high discharge being sold off for solar.(low current ops). BMS is the safety requirement to prevent trouble. You might get...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-06-2023, 05:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,897
Posted By bill good
Re: Propspeed on rudders

G'Day Cliffhanger,


I would like to know if you put propspeed on the S/S rudders & how it went.
( Also see PM)


Regards Bill
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2023, 16:24
Replies: 17
Views: 1,120
Posted By bill good
Re: ICOM M-802 not tuning

GeoffSchultz, Sorry, I tried to edit my comments but was called away & the 30Mins expired!! (1) Yes you can string up & use an extention lead as a temp "long wire aerial" with a length of dry rope as...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2023, 05:51
Replies: 17
Views: 1,120
Posted By bill good
Re: ICOM M-802 not tuning

What was the SWR meter readings? The last tuner unit that I repaired had a broken soldered joint at the aerial terminal inside the tuner intermittently making a connection because it had been turned...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 11-11-2022, 18:50
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,686
Posted By bill good
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

OK I have to ask - Requirement for audio & visual indications for NORMAL OPS?? The Volt meter shows normal & would cover the visual "alarm" ?


What would a NORMAL audio alarm sound like?...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2022, 16:33
Replies: 76
Views: 6,906
Posted By bill good
Re: New Menaces to Navigation?

Hi Jim, From Sunnie Qld.
No sails needed in the future. Just find the nearest wind farm & plug in for free power for your electric powered power boat!! Sail the world for no power cost!!
All good....
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 15-06-2022, 15:59
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,686
Posted By bill good
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

From when LIFEPO4 went on the cat.2011. 300a/h bank. Small 1GMs would not get above 1600 RPM because of the load reflected back to the stock alternators. Any attempt to increase power would stop the...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-06-2022, 16:21
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,686
Posted By bill good
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

Well here goes nothing!! Installed a DIY 12V 304A/H using 123 smart BMS yesterday. Not a big fan of BMS unit full of mosfets & fans to keep things cool & peak limits at the point of failure, so using...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 27-05-2021, 15:47
Replies: 16
Views: 6,480
Posted By bill good
Re: Mixing Alumin(i)um and Zinc Anodes

Tsuru, Do you have Galvanic isolator of some sort fitted to your boat?


regards
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-05-2021, 20:45
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By bill good
Haulout looming

Hi,

Before I get sucked in with something that seems too good to believe I thought why not ask if anyone has used one of these with good results. Things cost 3X the price in USA here in Aus!!

...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-08-2020, 05:41
Replies: 82
Views: 7,606
Posted By bill good
Re: Engine batterie dying too quickly

Kaiskro,
You maybe doing something wrong. You should not have to change any switch after starting your engine. The alternator should be mainly to charge the starter battery & only when it is fully...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 14-03-2020, 18:37
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,686
Posted By bill good
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

Klaus,


Were they new when you put them into service?? 6Yrs is way too short of expected life.



Regards Bill
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-11-2018, 22:57
Replies: 48
Views: 22,796
Posted By bill good
Re: 1980s VDO Wind Indicator System -Replacement Masthead Unit

Brad, A bit more information on "fried". That unit is of an age where it may still be serviced. I will look in my junk pile to see if an old one is there or been sent for recycling. The circuits may...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-11-2018, 02:51
Replies: 5
Views: 7,686
Posted By bill good
Re: Any Nissan SD33 or SD22 engine owners...

Thk, I just sent a PM!!


Just a bit of a worry finding out what I should replace before it breaks on an engine as old as these & no history!! I am thinking the first 100 hrs will be the worst!!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-11-2018, 02:32
Replies: 5
Views: 7,686
Posted By bill good
Re: Any Nissan SD33 or SD22 engine owners...

Any more on this SD33 as a motor cruiser I like has one. The question I have is how to know when the bits are too old!! I am not use to the idea of only one motor & no sails to get home!! Replacement...
Forum: Powered Boats 26-10-2018, 14:18
Replies: 32
Views: 5,649
Posted By bill good
Re: gas/diesel Huge selling diff

Going thru the same process after 20yrs owning a cat with 1nm/.5ltr (.13us gals) burn for 6-7kts speed. No question about it Diesel for cruising, gas for racing.

Regards
Forum: Navigation 26-10-2018, 13:57
Replies: 210
Views: 25,273
Posted By bill good
Re: Are paper charts as a backup still necessary?

Just noticed my Norie's Nautical Tables 1967 on my book shelf. Still works!!


Regards


ps not far was Burton's Nautical Tables price sticker $5.75
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-10-2018, 00:21
Replies: 29
Views: 3,706
Posted By bill good
Re: Rate of Sea State Subsiding (Oz SE Coast)

G'day Jim & Ann Check your PMS. Whales make more whales at better than 10% P/A. Which my money did the same!!


Regards
Forum: Powered Boats 06-10-2018, 15:51
Replies: 71
Views: 28,023
Posted By bill good
Re: Which Trawler should I consider ?

Finding the change from owning a cat for 20yrs with two of everything, into a single engine 3o' "trawler" type hard to get my mind around as well. (I would find it hard getting into a single engine...
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