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- Phoenix Hunter
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- Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
I read an earlier post by Tanglewood, concerning settings on his Balmar charger controller and running inverter loads while travelling and I started to ruminate about my own particular situation. Should I be concerned about overloading my alternator?
Equipment particulars:
Amptech 125 amp alternator
Controlled by Balmar MC 612 controller with temperature monitor. Uncertain about settings. Haven't changed them since purchase of the boat.
1125 amp-hour house bank, seldom under 90% SOC.
Mastervolt battery mate 1603, distributing alternator charging to house and starter banks.
Balmar digital duo charge for thruster bank.
Magnum 2812 inverter charger.
435 watts of solar panels with Bluesky MPPT controller, switched off while travelling.
We sometimes run the microwave for 30-45 seconds while travelling (~120 amps load at 12 VDC). At other times we may use the vacuum for up to 5-6 minutes while travelling (~80 amps load at 12 VDC).
Should I be worried about damage to the alternator...
a) when the bank has 90% SOC.?
b) when the bank has 100% SOC?
I've noticed no issues so far.
Jim
Equipment particulars:
Amptech 125 amp alternator
Controlled by Balmar MC 612 controller with temperature monitor. Uncertain about settings. Haven't changed them since purchase of the boat.
1125 amp-hour house bank, seldom under 90% SOC.
Mastervolt battery mate 1603, distributing alternator charging to house and starter banks.
Balmar digital duo charge for thruster bank.
Magnum 2812 inverter charger.
435 watts of solar panels with Bluesky MPPT controller, switched off while travelling.
We sometimes run the microwave for 30-45 seconds while travelling (~120 amps load at 12 VDC). At other times we may use the vacuum for up to 5-6 minutes while travelling (~80 amps load at 12 VDC).
Should I be worried about damage to the alternator...
a) when the bank has 90% SOC.?
b) when the bank has 100% SOC?
I've noticed no issues so far.
Jim
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