Hi Everyone,
maybe you can help me out..
I have the chance to fit a 8kw AC alternator thats in good shape, to
my 6L3B Gardner
We have a 65' retired charter boat with a huge flat roof deck, thus plenty of solar power and a 3000ah battery bank to handle our modest lighting, washer, microwave etc needs, but occasionally the
big water 2kw pump needs to be started, and I also, would like the option to run a couple of portable ac units whilst at sea.
I don't really want to buy a new diesel generator for this kind
of sporadic use.
I don't want to spend $6k on a super powerful inverter.
What I would appreciate is your opinions on ( Ive changed my approach, and now inform people that "I don't give advice, but I can offer an opinion", its just easier on all concerned.....)
are the following:
-Is it worth the trouble? The unit is costing $600 with a warranty.
-Loss of power ?
-Are there any issues to watch out for?
-What are the best ways to disconnect the unit ( elec clutch etc) when
not required.
-I have plenty of room around the Gardner, is there a preferred
method to fit it, thats better, ie: direct drive, 1,2,or3 belts, ?
The unit was previously fitted to another Gardner 6LX
Cheers
Stormboy
maybe you can help me out..
I have the chance to fit a 8kw AC alternator thats in good shape, to
my 6L3B Gardner
We have a 65' retired charter boat with a huge flat roof deck, thus plenty of solar power and a 3000ah battery bank to handle our modest lighting, washer, microwave etc needs, but occasionally the
big water 2kw pump needs to be started, and I also, would like the option to run a couple of portable ac units whilst at sea.
I don't really want to buy a new diesel generator for this kind
of sporadic use.
I don't want to spend $6k on a super powerful inverter.
What I would appreciate is your opinions on ( Ive changed my approach, and now inform people that "I don't give advice, but I can offer an opinion", its just easier on all concerned.....)
are the following:
-Is it worth the trouble? The unit is costing $600 with a warranty.
-Loss of power ?
-Are there any issues to watch out for?
-What are the best ways to disconnect the unit ( elec clutch etc) when
not required.
-I have plenty of room around the Gardner, is there a preferred
method to fit it, thats better, ie: direct drive, 1,2,or3 belts, ?
The unit was previously fitted to another Gardner 6LX
Cheers
Stormboy