MikeD
Senior Member
- Joined
- Sep 22, 2013
- Messages
- 152
- Location
- New Zealand
- Vessel Name
- Siesta
- Vessel Make
- Pelin Sterling 36
Guys,
On Siesta I have an older BEP ER3 '3 stage' voltage regulator that I am not able to adjust the voltage setpoints on.
Having recently installed new house batteries and a Victron battery monitor, I am finding in cases where the batteries are fully charged, e.g. leaving port for a cruise, that the charge voltage for the 'bulk stage' is sitting around 14.9V. I would be much more comfortable if this was lower i.e. under 14.6V.
Interestingly, I find that on starting the engine after a night at anchor I do not have this problem. I guess this is because the batteries are actually drawing charge from the alternator and voltage rises as the current reduces.
Anyway, I am now considering replacing the voltage regulator and have had the Ample Power NS2 regulator recommended to me.
I would be interested in any views or experience with the NS2 or any other recommendations for a replacement regulator before I make my purchase.
-Mike
On Siesta I have an older BEP ER3 '3 stage' voltage regulator that I am not able to adjust the voltage setpoints on.
Having recently installed new house batteries and a Victron battery monitor, I am finding in cases where the batteries are fully charged, e.g. leaving port for a cruise, that the charge voltage for the 'bulk stage' is sitting around 14.9V. I would be much more comfortable if this was lower i.e. under 14.6V.
Interestingly, I find that on starting the engine after a night at anchor I do not have this problem. I guess this is because the batteries are actually drawing charge from the alternator and voltage rises as the current reduces.
Anyway, I am now considering replacing the voltage regulator and have had the Ample Power NS2 regulator recommended to me.
I would be interested in any views or experience with the NS2 or any other recommendations for a replacement regulator before I make my purchase.
-Mike
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