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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2020, 07:25
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Posted By john61ct
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

Yes, a smaller alt won't provide as much power as a bigger one.

But increasing the **quality** of that output by just converting to a good external VR (or adding a DCDC charger) may well be enough...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2020, 07:16
Replies: 26
Views: 9,846
Posted By john61ct
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

Does anyone but Sterling make A2B?

They also make B2B, which works quite a bit differently, a leading example of the DCDC charger product category, user-custom adjustable setpoints being a big...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2020, 21:52
Replies: 26
Views: 9,846
Posted By john61ct
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

The distinction is between a DCDC converter and a DCDC **charger**.

As in Sterling, CTEK, Renogy, Kisae, Redarc etc and yes Victron just came out with one.

Used to ensure proper charging of a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2020, 20:44
Replies: 26
Views: 9,846
Posted By john61ct
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

I clearly stated I was not tslking about DCDC converters, and have no idea why anyone would in this context.

Seems in bad faith tbh.

All I meant, for a layman's (mis)understanding, is that a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2020, 19:50
Replies: 26
Views: 9,846
Posted By john61ct
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

Note there is a huge set of differences between a DCDC converter, and a proper **charger** which is what you want.

The DCDC will cost a lot less unless you are DIYing the alt upgrade, rebuilt unit...
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