It *seems* to run 24/7, but I'm not on the boat at that time in winter, and we turn it off when we're on the boat for the night because even that little hum can get annoying. With a Caframo Stor-Dri and 3 Dri-Z-Air water collectors I'm not too worried about condensation. However, I am looking at insulating the tops and hull sides of the lockers to keep the boat even dryer.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 6 November 2014 20:49, Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jim, > > Is it still running at 5 or 6 am? That's important because that's when I > think the highest potential for condensation is. > > Dennis C. > > On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I have been running my Nicro vent on an Energizer 2500 mAh C cell for...I >> dunno, 4 or 5 years. It's pretty dark here a lot of the winter, and I have >> had no issues. >> >> Jim Watts >> Paradigm Shift >> C&C 35 Mk III >> Victoria, BC >> >> On 6 November 2014 14:28, jtsails via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Dennis, >>> The Tenergy brand have a good reputation with the R/C crowd. I would >>> recommend sticking to NiCd type batteries for this application. They have a >>> lower capacity than NiMH but usually hold up much better. Tenergy makes a >>> 3500mAh C-cell. A good source for quality batteries is your local hobby >>> shop (one that deals with R/C planes, not a chain type hobby store). The >>> rechargeable batteries you typically find at chain stores are low quality >>> junk and more expensive to boot! >>> James >>> >>> >>> *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM >>> *To:* CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >>> *Subject:* Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent >>> >>> The battery on my new style Nicro solar vent finally died (Nicro >>> model N20703S). Seemed to last the 3-5 years in Nicro's literature. >>> >>> The manual states at least 2800 mAh C cell is needed. I replaced it >>> with a Nuon 3000 mAh C cell from a local battery store. Now I'm >>> researching them and find Nuon batteries don't get good reviews. >>> >>> Be interested in hearing listers experiences with other brands. Other >>> brands are Powerizer, Tenergy, GLE, etc. *Note*: Must be *minimum *2800 >>> MaH. (For example: Energizers are only 2500). >>> >>> I'm assuming that less than 2800 would work but wouldn't work well in >>> winter. Short days, long nights and cold temps would probably cause energy >>> to run out in the wee hours. >>> >>> FYI: Changing the battery in the new style Nicro vents is a PIA. After >>> you remove the 3 mounting screws, you have carefully pry the solar panels >>> up to reveal the battery and change it. Flexing the panel is likely to >>> crack it. >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >
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