If you were using an ACR then there would be no good reason (that I can see). But an ACR doesn't have the ability to control charge current or mixed chemistry batteries.
Josh On Feb 2, 2015 10:19 AM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > Listers, > > So now I have another stupid question. > > If the echo charger senses voltage over 13 and then transfers some of that > charge to the other battery, why bother taking the alternator output to the > house bank? If I leave the starter and alternator on the starting battery, > wouldn't the charge then also go to the house bank when the engine is > running? (accessing the back of the alternator isn't easy on a 37+) > > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > City Island, NY > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > > On Feb 2, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Knowles Rich via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Hi All! > > I've been busy moving to Vancouver Island and not keeping up with the > list. Finally settling down here in Nanaimo and have a bit of time. > > My primary electrical diagram and a writeup is at: > > http://www.sailpower.ca/pleasure-boat-primary-wiring/ > > Willing to answer questions. > > Also: > > A shameless note that INDIGO is still for sale back in Halifax. Had an > acceptable offer until he found out his marina could only lift a maximum > 11'9" beam so she's back on the market. > > Don't forget a US dollar buys $1.27 Canadian today, Feb 1. > > http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1039227171 > > > Back to sorting stuff:) > > Rich Knowles > INDIGO LF38 > Halifax, NS. > > > On Jan 30, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > I was looking for the same diagram...to send to Edd. Can't seem to find > the drawing or the old post. Can you post the drawing for all of us? > > Thanks, > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > On Jan 30, 2015 2:28 PM, "Bill Coleman via CnC-List" < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Edd, >> >> I am sending you Rich Knowles diagram he sent out a year or so ago. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Edd >> Schillay via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Friday, January 30, 2015 11:46 AM >> *To:* <[email protected]> >> *Subject:* Stus-List Wiring Diagram >> >> >> >> Listers, >> >> >> >> One of my Spring projects is to rewire the main DC circuits. >> Specifically, I'm looking to change from the 1/2/All system to a >> Starting/House switch and use an echo charger for the house bank. >> >> >> >> I know others on the list have done this. Does anyone have a >> wiring diagram they can share? I am especially interested in how to wire in >> the alternator, the shore-power battery charger and the solar panel. >> >> >> >> I'm also looking to, if space permits, use a 12V battery for >> the starter and 6 or more golf cart (6V) batteries for the house bank. >> >> >> >> 12 weeks to launch! >> >> >> >> All the best, >> >> >> >> Edd >> >> >> >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> >> Starship Enterprise >> >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> >> City Island, NY >> >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log >> <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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