Be careful connecting any alternator up via a switch. Without a built-in secondary switch to disable the alternator you will almost certianly blow the diodes in the alternator if it is run without a load.
Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W ----- Original Message ----- From: Lee To: [email protected] Sent: 11/4/2008 7:16:16 PM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Electrical systems install Hi John, Lets look at the usage of the system related to the charging needs. The house bank has the most draw. The starting bank, should be able to start many times without needing a charge. The battery switch if used as a (1 -2 all) should allow you to combine the house and the starting bank(in any configuration). In this layout, most of the need for charging should be on the house bank (solar and wind). The alternator should be attached to the battery switch (controlled by the switch position) to select the battery bank that you choose(house or starting or both) for your charging needs. I dont know about your 110v charger. Mine will do both banks and has attachments for two bank connections.
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