That's the sail net item I'm not sure about. I'm going to do some tests just to satisfy my curiosity. Anyway, they do an excellent job of whatever they do:)
Rich > On May 8, 2014, at 14:38, "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Not exactly. It has an upper limit and a low voltage disconnect, but it does > not regulate between these too. > See > http://www.sailnet.com/forums/electrical-systems/72295-xantrex-echo-charger-rant.html > for details. > > Joe Della Barba > Coquina > -----Original Message----- > From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rich > Knowles via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 1:12 PM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List Charging with engine, was mixed batteries > > Is. Not the EC a voltage regulator? > > Rich > >> On May 8, 2014, at 13:00, Wally Bryant via CnC-List <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I think he meant it's not the *perfect* solution. The perfect solution >> would be a separate voltage regulator for the starting battery, which >> probably would mean a second alternator/charger, which just doesn't make >> sense on our boats. >> >> I worried for a few years when I watched a fully charged starting battery >> getting 14-plus volts while the house bank was still in acceptance mode. >> However, the fully starting battery wasn't accepting any amps, so it doesn't >> seem to matter. I've never had a problem with it. >> >> Wal >> >> you wrote: >>> Can you please explain why you say the Echo Charge is not a solution? >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
