On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:31:15 +0000, Steve Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Electricky Dicky wrote: > >> I would be very interested to hear if this assumption is proved to be >> a fact! >> Can I ask how what was the output of your previous alternator and at >> what voltage? Also what charge voltage does the new alternator run at >> and how big is your battery bank? > >Old output was 130A/12V into 720Ah/12V Thanks for that, but what was the charge voltage > >We've replaced the batteries and now have something like [EMAIL PROTECTED], I >forget the exact figure. LOTS of batteries! We're still playing with >output voltage (which is configurable on the alternator.) What sort of numbers are you playing with? What type of batteries are you using? AGM or wet-cell, Manufacturer? What make of alternator? I am surprised that you changed the whole boat over to 24v, major purchases, inverter, charger, pumps, lamps however are pennies unless you had fluorescents! >> Personally I would return the system as "not fit for purpose"! Total >> cockup in system engineering! > >I would agree but it had been in place for 4 years at that point and >does a cracking job when the building is in use. I believe that it's >being looked at but as I'm leaving the company the week after next I'm >not getting involved in the project. Very sensible ;-) Hope my queries are not too aggressive but I am very interested. -- Richard "Poundeater" will apparently have a name change at some point in the future. However it will live on as an email address!
