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Old 07-11-2017, 05:40 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Portage_Bay View Post
It seems to me the Efoy and solar would work well together. Solar feeding the batteries as much as it can with Efoy kicking in as needed. I think Fisheries has a showroom setup demonstrating that.
I would tend to agree. I don't think it would be a practical solution for those with AC, an electric galley, or those that are in remote areas, but for a PNW or BC boat with diesel heat, no AC, and propane stove, it might work really well. Some solar to augment it would be ideal.

My biggest concern has always been with price and availability of the fuel. I always get nervous about proprietary consumables.

Edit: The other consideration is that the Efoy doesn't produce that much in the way of charging amps. They claim a max of 8.8amps but 5-6 may be more realistic. One fuel cartridge may supply 900Ah of charging, but that is supplied relatively slowly. So as long as your electric needs aren't all that high, it might work OK.
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