Tom.B
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- Skinny Dippin'
- Vessel Make
- Navigator 4200 Classic
As I close in on the final configuration of my DC charging system, I have found myself without the use of my generator to charge batteries at anchor (my fault... fixable for $$$, but setting aside for the season). Currently, the alternator's output only jumps down to the starter lug for charging only the starter battery. I have read a lot of people's posts (mostly sailors) where they have the alternator charging the house bank while underway with a Balmar trickle charger over to the starter battery. Considering that I already have a Duo Charger (found one at the consignment store), I was thinking that this might be more ideal of a setup for Skinny Dippin' until I get the genset back up to snuff.
Now, as a follow-up question, could this setup (without the Duo Charger) be setup as switchable? That if desired, the alternator be routed to EITHER or BOTH the house and starter batteries? (I understand you could not do it while underway without, possibly, a field coil switch because a no load situation is bad for an alternator.)
Opinions?
Tom-
Now, as a follow-up question, could this setup (without the Duo Charger) be setup as switchable? That if desired, the alternator be routed to EITHER or BOTH the house and starter batteries? (I understand you could not do it while underway without, possibly, a field coil switch because a no load situation is bad for an alternator.)
Opinions?
Tom-