Showing results 1 to 7 of 7
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: O C Diver
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
While I could move the sealed ignition protected...

While I could move the sealed ignition protected charger and outlet to meet the standard, the risk factor of a spark in my application is near absolute zero. If I took the risk factor of a spark to...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
Came from the charger manufacturer that way....

Came from the charger manufacturer that way. Since the batteries are in series, I assumed the manufacturer (who approves of this application) had a reason for fusing the negatives. So I didn't remove...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
Battery charger is sealed. Manufacturer lists it...

Battery charger is sealed. Manufacturer lists it as ignition protected [Ignition protected (US Coast Guard 33 CFR 183.410)] (https://www.dualpro.com/product/realpro-series/).

Batteries are fused....
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
Have 4/0 running up to mine. But that was...

Have 4/0 running up to mine. But that was originally for the bow thruster also. Windlass seems pretty happy with 4/0.

Ted
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
It is, but the amount of energy your average...

It is, but the amount of energy your average windlass consumes per anchor pull, is surprisingly small (less than your average boat refrigerator for an hour), so efficiency really isn't important...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
If you do this, you need to use a DC to DC...

If you do this, you need to use a DC to DC charger. Otherwise, if you have a battery issue, the load of the windlass could go though the small charging wires and possibly starting a fire. Don't know...
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By O C Diver
There are several companies that make sealed...

There are several companies that make sealed battery chargers to avoid corrosion issues. Coat all exposed connectors with CorrosionX. Here is my 24 volt thruster with seal batteries and sealed...
Showing results 1 to 7 of 7

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:18 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012