Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?

2017-05-05 Thread bwhitmore--- via CnC-List 


Ahhh...  Interesting that last Sunday I finally pulled out a 50 amp, old, very 
heavy battery charger because it not only took about the same space as a 
battery, but hummed constantly.  Turns out it weighed about as much as a 
battery too!  A prior owner had put in a ProSport 12, but it was simply 
miswired, so I properly connected that to the starter battery and ran a 
Proportion 20, run to the house bank.  
Thanks!


Sent from Samsung tablet.

 Original message 
From: Leslie Paal via CnC-List  
Date: 5/5/2017  1:39 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Leslie Paal  
Subject: Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for? 

actually that is way too big for a galvanic isolator.  But it is about the 
correct value for a ferro-resonant battery charger; notice the AC rating.  The 
charger uses a synchronous loop (L & C, tuned to 60Hz) to keep the supply 
voltage fairly constant.  The charger part just uses a diode bridge, no 
regulation.

I'm afraid it will not make your boat sail faster, actually those weigh a ton 
so probably want to go with the modern semiconductor based version.  ;-)

Leslie.


On Thu, 5/4/17, svpegasus38 via CnC-List  wrote:

 Subject: Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
 To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
 Cc: "svpegasus38" 
 Date: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 1:08 PM
 
 Couldn't
 agree more, Lee. 
 
 
 Sent from my T-Mobile
 4G LTE DeviceDoug
 Mountjoy POYC Pegasus Lf38 
  Original
 message From: Lee Youngblood via CnC-List
  Date: 5/4/17  13:02
  (GMT-08:00) To: CnC-List
  Cc: Lee Youngblood
  Subject: Re:
 Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
 
 Hi All,
 Back
 on earth, gear heads who read practical science, could
 engineer all kinds of things themselves.  I’m guessing a
 galvanic isolator was planned, and like many projects never
 quiet finished.  Then the lawyers out numbered the
 engineers, lots of paper work ensued, and surveyors wanted
 monitors or some kind of fail-safe device to save us all.
  Occasionally the surveyors would tell stories of kids and
 moms electrocuted just off the boat, usually in fresh water.
  So now the boats are too expensive for mortals to work on
 the boat, and they sit in harbors while, the owners work to
 pay for the marketing. . . 
 Clearly time for me to get off the
 dock. . .
 LeeBlinded in Seattle
 
 
 
 
 On May 4, 2017, at
 12:49 00PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
 wrote:
 Chuck,
 Hilarious — and kudos to anyone who
 understands the oscillation overthruster reference — cause
 no matter where you go, there you are. 
 No
 flux capacitors on my boat — we go back in time by
 engaging the warp drive and slingshotting around the
 sun. 
 Seriously — we do have a warp core
 on board: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15162917/ENTERPRISE/WarpCore.mov 
 (Ok
 — it’s a Bluetooth speaker)
 
 
 
 All the
 best,
 Edd
 
 Edd M. SchillayStarship EnterpriseC&C 37+ | Sail No:
 NCC-1701-BCity Island,
 NY Starship
 Enterprise's Captain's Log
 
 
 
 
 
 On May 4, 2017, at
 3:27 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
 wrote:
 I
 think Edd Schillay probably has several flux capacitors on
 board the Starship Enterprise along with a set of spare
 di-lithium crystals.  Now if I can only find somebody
 selling an oscillation overthruster, then I can take Half
 Magic to the 8th Dimension
 although I probably need to go to New Jersey to find
 one..Ok..enough!  I’m done with the silly sci-fi
 references.  Back to toe rail varnishing.. (must be the
 fumes…sigh..)Chuck GilchrestS/V Half Magic1983 Landfall 35Padanaram, MA From: 
CnC-List
 [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary
 Russell via CnC-List
 Sent: Thursday,
 May 4, 2017 5:23 AM
 To: C&C
 List 
 Cc: Gary
 Russell 
 Subject: Re:
 Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor
 for?
  Nah!  It's a flux capacitor and it's
 used for time travel.  It allows you to sail your boat
 "Back to the Future".
  GaryS/V Kaylarah'90 C&C 37+East Greenwich, RI, USA
 ~~~_/)~~
  On
 Wed, May 3, 2017 at 9:33 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
 
 wrote:That size cap has to be for an inverter or
 maybe an older analog radar.
  Josh MuckleyS/V Sea Hawk1989 C&C 37+Solomons, MD 
  On
 May 3, 2017 9:00 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List"
 
 wrote:OK, in the box of parts left behind by the
 prior owner of our 1994 C&C 37/40+ are two Arcotronics
 C.87.0EF3 50uf capacitors.  You can see a picture of them
 here:  1pcs -
 ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz) 500V(180/15) Capacitor -
 C.87.0EE3 MKP | eBay
 And,
 they're not exactly cheap, even on Ebay.  
 
 What are
 these things for?  
 
  Thanks in advance!
  Bruce 
  
  $ 35.0 1pcs - ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz)
 500V(180/15) Capacitor - C.87.0EE...1pcs -
 ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz) 500V(180/15) Capacitor -
 C.87.0EE3 MKP
  
   Bruce
 Whitmore
 
 (847)
 404-5092 (mobile)
 bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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Stus-List Soft spots in Deck

2017-05-05 Thread Christian Planton via CnC-List 
I just purchased a C & C 34 1980. I have some soft area of the deck that I
will trying to fixing this fall.  Anybody have done this type of work?


Also anybody out there with a 34? Anything to look for?

Thank you,
Christian
Vivian (Name of previous owners wife so name will be changing!) Original
name of boat was Raptor and came from Massachusetts)
1980 C & C 34
Saugatuck, CT


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Stus-List 12V Step-Down Transformers

2017-05-05 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
Listers,

I’m looking to power some battery-operated items off the boat’s power and 
looking for a good source of step-down transformers to go from 12V to 4.5, 6, 
3, 9, etc. DC. Can anyone recommend a good source? 


All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 








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Re: Stus-List 12V Step-Down Transformers

2017-05-05 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List 
Amazon.

Joel

On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM Edd Schillay via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> I’m looking to power some battery-operated items off the boat’s power and
> looking for a good source of step-down transformers to go from 12V to 4.5,
> 6, 3, 9, etc. DC. Can anyone recommend a good source?
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List 12V Step-Down Transformers

2017-05-05 Thread Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List 
Searching for "voltage regular" might return more results. If you're looking to 
build your own, look at Digikey.com

Cheers,
Aaron
Admiral Maggie
79 30-1
Annapolis, MD

On May 5, 2017, at 3:46 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:

Listers,

I’m looking to power some battery-operated items off the boat’s power and 
looking for a good source of step-down transformers to go from 12V to 4.5, 6, 
3, 9, etc. DC. Can anyone recommend a good source?


All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log







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Re: Stus-List 12V Step-Down Transformers

2017-05-05 Thread ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List 
Step down transformers work with AC, not DC.  You need a DC to DC
converter.  Google DC to DC converters and you'll find plenty of sources.

Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR

On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 12:45 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> I’m looking to power some battery-operated items off the boat’s power and
> looking for a good source of step-down transformers to go from 12V to 4.5,
> 6, 3, 9, etc. DC. Can anyone recommend a good source?
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
> 
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Removing water tank

2017-05-05 Thread detroito91 via CnC-List 
Fred...thanks for the input on tank removal.  Thought you could help out after 
trip to bermuda!Had to go home to get crew info for rick.Looking forward to our 
trip.Jim


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Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?

2017-05-05 Thread Dave S via CnC-List 
When I sell windstar I'm going to stash all kinds of weird unrelated junk and 
oddball tools in the lockers just to baffle the new owner  will fill the 
list for weeks!  :-)

Dave



Sent from my iPhone

> On May 5, 2017, at 1:39 AM, Leslie Paal  wrote:
> 
> actually that is way too big for a galvanic isolator.  But it is about the 
> correct value for a ferro-resonant battery charger; notice the AC rating.  
> The charger uses a synchronous loop (L & C, tuned to 60Hz) to keep the supply 
> voltage fairly constant.  The charger part just uses a diode bridge, no 
> regulation.
> 
> I'm afraid it will not make your boat sail faster, actually those weigh a ton 
> so probably want to go with the modern semiconductor based version.  ;-)
> 
> Leslie.
> 
> 
> On Thu, 5/4/17, svpegasus38 via CnC-List  wrote:
> 
> Subject: Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> Cc: "svpegasus38" 
> Date: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 1:08 PM
> 
> Couldn't
> agree more, Lee. 
> 
> 
> Sent from my T-Mobile
> 4G LTE DeviceDoug
> Mountjoy POYC Pegasus Lf38 
>  Original
> message From: Lee Youngblood via CnC-List
>  Date: 5/4/17  13:02
>  (GMT-08:00) To: CnC-List
>  Cc: Lee Youngblood
>  Subject: Re:
> Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
> 
> Hi All,
> Back
> on earth, gear heads who read practical science, could
> engineer all kinds of things themselves.  I’m guessing a
> galvanic isolator was planned, and like many projects never
> quiet finished.  Then the lawyers out numbered the
> engineers, lots of paper work ensued, and surveyors wanted
> monitors or some kind of fail-safe device to save us all.
>  Occasionally the surveyors would tell stories of kids and
> moms electrocuted just off the boat, usually in fresh water.
>  So now the boats are too expensive for mortals to work on
> the boat, and they sit in harbors while, the owners work to
> pay for the marketing. . . 
> Clearly time for me to get off the
> dock. . .
> LeeBlinded in Seattle
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On May 4, 2017, at
> 12:49 00PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
> wrote:
> Chuck,
> Hilarious — and kudos to anyone who
> understands the oscillation overthruster reference — cause
> no matter where you go, there you are. 
> No
> flux capacitors on my boat — we go back in time by
> engaging the warp drive and slingshotting around the
> sun. 
> Seriously — we do have a warp core
> on board: 
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15162917/ENTERPRISE/WarpCore.mov 
> (Ok
> — it’s a Bluetooth speaker)
> 
> 
> 
> All the
> best,
> Edd
> 
> Edd M. SchillayStarship EnterpriseC&C 37+ | Sail No:
> NCC-1701-BCity Island,
> NY Starship
> Enterprise's Captain's Log
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On May 4, 2017, at
> 3:27 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
> wrote:
> I
> think Edd Schillay probably has several flux capacitors on
> board the Starship Enterprise along with a set of spare
> di-lithium crystals.  Now if I can only find somebody
> selling an oscillation overthruster, then I can take Half
> Magic to the 8th Dimension
> although I probably need to go to New Jersey to find
> one..Ok..enough!  I’m done with the silly sci-fi
> references.  Back to toe rail varnishing.. (must be the
> fumes…sigh..)Chuck GilchrestS/V Half Magic1983 Landfall 35Padanaram, MA From: 
> CnC-List
> [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> Russell via CnC-List
> Sent: Thursday,
> May 4, 2017 5:23 AM
> To: C&C
> List 
> Cc: Gary
> Russell 
> Subject: Re:
> Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor
> for?
>  Nah!  It's a flux capacitor and it's
> used for time travel.  It allows you to sail your boat
> "Back to the Future".
>  GaryS/V Kaylarah'90 C&C 37+East Greenwich, RI, USA
> ~~~_/)~~
>  On
> Wed, May 3, 2017 at 9:33 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
> 
> wrote:That size cap has to be for an inverter or
> maybe an older analog radar.
>  Josh MuckleyS/V Sea Hawk1989 C&C 37+Solomons, MD 
>  On
> May 3, 2017 9:00 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List"
> 
> wrote:OK, in the box of parts left behind by the
> prior owner of our 1994 C&C 37/40+ are two Arcotronics
> C.87.0EF3 50uf capacitors.  You can see a picture of them
> here:  1pcs -
> ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz) 500V(180/15) Capacitor -
> C.87.0EE3 MKP | eBay
> And,
> they're not exactly cheap, even on Ebay.  
> 
> What are
> these things for?  
> 
>  Thanks in advance!
>  Bruce 
>  
>  $ 35.0 1pcs - ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz)
> 500V(180/15) Capacitor - C.87.0EE...1pcs -
> ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz) 500V(180/15) Capacitor -
> C.87.0EE3 MKP
>  
>   Bruce
> Whitmore
> 
> (847)
> 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?

2017-05-05 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
The PO of my boat left everything!  I tried to sort through it all and
ended up trashing a bunch of stuff.  One thing which I fortunately held
onto was a blue plastic thing in the shape of a capital i.  It almost
looked like a section from a toy monorail...but it said "harken".  So I
kept it.  A few years later I finally figured out that it was for reloading
the balls into the traveler car!

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Fri, May 5, 2017, 9:14 PM Dave S via CnC-List 
wrote:

> When I sell windstar I'm going to stash all kinds of weird unrelated junk
> and oddball tools in the lockers just to baffle the new owner  will
> fill the list for weeks!  :-)
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 5, 2017, at 1:39 AM, Leslie Paal  wrote:
> >
> > actually that is way too big for a galvanic isolator.  But it is about
> the correct value for a ferro-resonant battery charger; notice the AC
> rating.  The charger uses a synchronous loop (L & C, tuned to 60Hz) to keep
> the supply voltage fairly constant.  The charger part just uses a diode
> bridge, no regulation.
> >
> > I'm afraid it will not make your boat sail faster, actually those weigh
> a ton so probably want to go with the modern semiconductor based version.
> ;-)
> >
> > Leslie.
> >
> > 
> > On Thu, 5/4/17, svpegasus38 via CnC-List  wrote:
> >
> > Subject: Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> > Cc: "svpegasus38" 
> > Date: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 1:08 PM
> >
> > Couldn't
> > agree more, Lee.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my T-Mobile
> > 4G LTE DeviceDoug
> > Mountjoy POYC Pegasus Lf38
> >  Original
> > message From: Lee Youngblood via CnC-List
> >  Date: 5/4/17  13:02
> >  (GMT-08:00) To: CnC-List
> >  Cc: Lee Youngblood
> >  Subject: Re:
> > Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Back
> > on earth, gear heads who read practical science, could
> > engineer all kinds of things themselves.  I’m guessing a
> > galvanic isolator was planned, and like many projects never
> > quiet finished.  Then the lawyers out numbered the
> > engineers, lots of paper work ensued, and surveyors wanted
> > monitors or some kind of fail-safe device to save us all.
> >  Occasionally the surveyors would tell stories of kids and
> > moms electrocuted just off the boat, usually in fresh water.
> >  So now the boats are too expensive for mortals to work on
> > the boat, and they sit in harbors while, the owners work to
> > pay for the marketing. . .
> > Clearly time for me to get off the
> > dock. . .
> > LeeBlinded in Seattle
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On May 4, 2017, at
> > 12:49 00PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
> > wrote:
> > Chuck,
> > Hilarious — and kudos to anyone who
> > understands the oscillation overthruster reference — cause
> > no matter where you go, there you are.
> > No
> > flux capacitors on my boat — we go back in time by
> > engaging the warp drive and slingshotting around the
> > sun.
> > Seriously — we do have a warp core
> > on board:
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15162917/ENTERPRISE/WarpCore.mov
> > (Ok
> > — it’s a Bluetooth speaker)
> >
> >
> >
> > All the
> > best,
> > Edd
> >
> > Edd M. SchillayStarship EnterpriseC&C 37+ | Sail No:
> > NCC-1701-BCity Island,
> > NY Starship
> > Enterprise's Captain's Log
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On May 4, 2017, at
> > 3:27 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
> > wrote:
> > I
> > think Edd Schillay probably has several flux capacitors on
> > board the Starship Enterprise along with a set of spare
> > di-lithium crystals.  Now if I can only find somebody
> > selling an oscillation overthruster, then I can take Half
> > Magic to the 8th Dimension
> > although I probably need to go to New Jersey to find
> > one..Ok..enough!  I’m done with the silly sci-fi
> > references.  Back to toe rail varnishing.. (must be the
> > fumes…sigh..)Chuck GilchrestS/V Half Magic1983 Landfall 35Padanaram, MA
> From: CnC-List
> > [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> > Russell via CnC-List
> > Sent: Thursday,
> > May 4, 2017 5:23 AM
> > To: C&C
> > List 
> > Cc: Gary
> > Russell 
> > Subject: Re:
> > Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor
> > for?
> >  Nah!  It's a flux capacitor and it's
> > used for time travel.  It allows you to sail your boat
> > "Back to the Future".
> >  GaryS/V Kaylarah'90 C&C 37+East Greenwich, RI, USA
> > ~~~_/)~~
> >  On
> > Wed, May 3, 2017 at 9:33 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
> > 
> > wrote:That size cap has to be for an inverter or
> > maybe an older analog radar.
> >  Josh MuckleyS/V Sea Hawk1989 C&C 37+Solomons, MD
> >  On
> > May 3, 2017 9:00 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List"
> > 
> > wrote:OK, in the box of parts left behind by the
> > prior owner of our 1994 C&C 37/40+ are two Arcotronics
> > C.87.0EF3 50uf capacitors.  You can see a picture of them
> > here:  1pcs -
> > ARCOTRONICS

Stus-List Battery Charger

2017-05-05 Thread robert via CnC-List 
My old Guest Pro Battery Charger Model 2815 seems to have hit the 
dustit was working yesterday but today it was notno charge going 
to batteries and no lights on on the charger'red' when it is 
charging 'green' when in float mode.  There is an exterior fuse which I 
checked and it looks finemaybe I should replace it just to be sure.  
I have no idea how old this device is or how long they are supposed to last.


Is there anything else I could check?

However, if it has simply 'expired', any suggestions on what I might 
replace it with?


Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 -84
Halifax, N.S.


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Re: Stus-List Battery Charger

2017-05-05 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
If I had to guess the fuse is on the output or DC side of the charger.  You
might try taking it apart carefully to see if there is a fuse on the
inside.  Of course you need to make sure that your power coming in is good
and connections tight.  Likewise for the output.  Also make sure that the
battery is good.  Some chargers detect a bad battery and then turn off.

For new options, I have not been dissatisfied in the slightest with my
ProMariner pronautic 1260.  12v 60Amps.
http://www.promariner.com/en/63160 This is probably more amps than you need
but they make lower power models.
http://www.promariner.com/en/products/dry-mount-chargers
I replaced a 40amp zantrex trucharge with a 60amp and both died nearly
right out of the box.  I've since had no trouble with the ProMariner for
over 5 years.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Fri, May 5, 2017, 9:46 PM robert via CnC-List 
wrote:

> My old Guest Pro Battery Charger Model 2815 seems to have hit the
> dustit was working yesterday but today it was notno charge going
> to batteries and no lights on on the charger'red' when it is
> charging 'green' when in float mode.  There is an exterior fuse which I
> checked and it looks finemaybe I should replace it just to be sure.
> I have no idea how old this device is or how long they are supposed to
> last.
>
> Is there anything else I could check?
>
> However, if it has simply 'expired', any suggestions on what I might
> replace it with?
>
> Rob Abbott
> AZURA
> C&C 32 -84
> Halifax, N.S.
>
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Re: Stus-List Battery Charger

2017-05-05 Thread robert via CnC-List 

Josh:

Thanks.I looked up the charger on Google and found a manual, not a 
good one, but one that said may be it could be one of two fuses on the 
inside of the chargerto take the cover off and check the fuses.
It also said the charger won't work if one or both of the batteries are 
badboth batteries are showing 12.5V.  It also said to remove the DC 
negative on the battery, reapply the AC and see if the green light comes on.


Will try these things tomorrow.if no luck, there will be a new 
charger.  Will update.


Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.

On 2017-05-05 10:59 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote:
If I had to guess the fuse is on the output or DC side of the 
charger.  You might try taking it apart carefully to see if there is a 
fuse on the inside.  Of course you need to make sure that your power 
coming in is good and connections tight.  Likewise for the output.  
Also make sure that the battery is good.  Some chargers detect a bad 
battery and then turn off.


For new options, I have not been dissatisfied in the slightest with my 
ProMariner pronautic 1260.  12v 60Amps.
http://www.promariner.com/en/63160 This is probably more amps than you 
need but they make lower power models. 
http://www.promariner.com/en/products/dry-mount-chargers
I replaced a 40amp zantrex trucharge with a 60amp and both died nearly 
right out of the box.  I've since had no trouble with the ProMariner 
for over 5 years.


Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Fri, May 5, 2017, 9:46 PM robert via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:


My old Guest Pro Battery Charger Model 2815 seems to have hit the
dustit was working yesterday but today it was notno charge
going
to batteries and no lights on on the charger'red' when it is
charging 'green' when in float mode.  There is an exterior fuse
which I
checked and it looks finemaybe I should replace it just to be
sure.
I have no idea how old this device is or how long they are
supposed to last.

Is there anything else I could check?

However, if it has simply 'expired', any suggestions on what I might
replace it with?

Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 -84
Halifax, N.S.


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Re: Stus-List Battery Charger

2017-05-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List 
Failing repair, Promariner, Mastervolt and Blue Sea all make good
chargers.  Don't mind Guest chargers.

Have not had good luck with Xantrex TrueCharge 2's.

Dennis C.


On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 9:15 PM, robert via CnC-List 
wrote:

> Josh:
>
> Thanks.I looked up the charger on Google and found a manual, not a
> good one, but one that said may be it could be one of two fuses on the
> inside of the chargerto take the cover off and check the fuses.It
> also said the charger won't work if one or both of the batteries are
> badboth batteries are showing 12.5V.  It also said to remove the DC
> negative on the battery, reapply the AC and see if the green light comes on.
>
> Will try these things tomorrow.if no luck, there will be a new
> charger.  Will update.
>
> Rob Abbott
> AZURA
> C&C 32 - 84
> Halifax, N.S.
>
> On 2017-05-05 10:59 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote:
>
> If I had to guess the fuse is on the output or DC side of the charger.
> You might try taking it apart carefully to see if there is a fuse on the
> inside.  Of course you need to make sure that your power coming in is good
> and connections tight.  Likewise for the output.  Also make sure that the
> battery is good.  Some chargers detect a bad battery and then turn off.
>
> For new options, I have not been dissatisfied in the slightest with my
> ProMariner pronautic 1260.  12v 60Amps.
> http://www.promariner.com/en/63160 This is probably more amps than you
> need but they make lower power models. http://www.promariner.com/en/
> products/dry-mount-chargers
> I replaced a 40amp zantrex trucharge with a 60amp and both died nearly
> right out of the box.  I've since had no trouble with the ProMariner for
> over 5 years.
>
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C&C 37+
> Solomons, MD
>
> On Fri, May 5, 2017, 9:46 PM robert via CnC-List 
> wrote:
>
>> My old Guest Pro Battery Charger Model 2815 seems to have hit the
>> dustit was working yesterday but today it was notno charge going
>> to batteries and no lights on on the charger'red' when it is
>> charging 'green' when in float mode.  There is an exterior fuse which I
>> checked and it looks finemaybe I should replace it just to be sure.
>> I have no idea how old this device is or how long they are supposed to
>> last.
>>
>> Is there anything else I could check?
>>
>> However, if it has simply 'expired', any suggestions on what I might
>> replace it with?
>>
>> Rob Abbott
>> AZURA
>> C&C 32 -84
>> Halifax, N.S.
>>
>>
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>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to:
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>
>
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Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?

2017-05-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List 
Be sure and put a couple shaft zincs a size too small in the spare engine
parts bin.

Dennis C.

On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 8:13 PM, Dave S via CnC-List 
wrote:

> When I sell windstar I'm going to stash all kinds of weird unrelated junk
> and oddball tools in the lockers just to baffle the new owner  will
> fill the list for weeks!  :-)
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 5, 2017, at 1:39 AM, Leslie Paal  wrote:
> >
> > actually that is way too big for a galvanic isolator.  But it is about
> the correct value for a ferro-resonant battery charger; notice the AC
> rating.  The charger uses a synchronous loop (L & C, tuned to 60Hz) to keep
> the supply voltage fairly constant.  The charger part just uses a diode
> bridge, no regulation.
> >
> > I'm afraid it will not make your boat sail faster, actually those weigh
> a ton so probably want to go with the modern semiconductor based version.
> ;-)
> >
> > Leslie.
> >
> > 
> > On Thu, 5/4/17, svpegasus38 via CnC-List  wrote:
> >
> > Subject: Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> > Cc: "svpegasus38" 
> > Date: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 1:08 PM
> >
> > Couldn't
> > agree more, Lee.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my T-Mobile
> > 4G LTE DeviceDoug
> > Mountjoy POYC Pegasus Lf38
> >  Original
> > message From: Lee Youngblood via CnC-List
> >  Date: 5/4/17  13:02
> >  (GMT-08:00) To: CnC-List
> >  Cc: Lee Youngblood
> >  Subject: Re:
> > Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Back
> > on earth, gear heads who read practical science, could
> > engineer all kinds of things themselves.  I’m guessing a
> > galvanic isolator was planned, and like many projects never
> > quiet finished.  Then the lawyers out numbered the
> > engineers, lots of paper work ensued, and surveyors wanted
> > monitors or some kind of fail-safe device to save us all.
> >  Occasionally the surveyors would tell stories of kids and
> > moms electrocuted just off the boat, usually in fresh water.
> >  So now the boats are too expensive for mortals to work on
> > the boat, and they sit in harbors while, the owners work to
> > pay for the marketing. . .
> > Clearly time for me to get off the
> > dock. . .
> > LeeBlinded in Seattle
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On May 4, 2017, at
> > 12:49 00PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
> > wrote:
> > Chuck,
> > Hilarious — and kudos to anyone who
> > understands the oscillation overthruster reference — cause
> > no matter where you go, there you are.
> > No
> > flux capacitors on my boat — we go back in time by
> > engaging the warp drive and slingshotting around the
> > sun.
> > Seriously — we do have a warp core
> > on board: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15162917/ENTERPRISE/
> WarpCore.mov
> > (Ok
> > — it’s a Bluetooth speaker)
> >
> >
> >
> > All the
> > best,
> > Edd
> >
> > Edd M. SchillayStarship EnterpriseC&C 37+ | Sail No:
> > NCC-1701-BCity Island,
> > NY Starship
> > Enterprise's Captain's Log
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On May 4, 2017, at
> > 3:27 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
> > wrote:
> > I
> > think Edd Schillay probably has several flux capacitors on
> > board the Starship Enterprise along with a set of spare
> > di-lithium crystals.  Now if I can only find somebody
> > selling an oscillation overthruster, then I can take Half
> > Magic to the 8th Dimension
> > although I probably need to go to New Jersey to find
> > one..Ok..enough!  I’m done with the silly sci-fi
> > references.  Back to toe rail varnishing.. (must be the
> > fumes…sigh..)Chuck GilchrestS/V Half Magic1983 Landfall 35Padanaram, MA
> From: CnC-List
> > [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> > Russell via CnC-List
> > Sent: Thursday,
> > May 4, 2017 5:23 AM
> > To: C&C
> > List 
> > Cc: Gary
> > Russell 
> > Subject: Re:
> > Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor
> > for?
> >  Nah!  It's a flux capacitor and it's
> > used for time travel.  It allows you to sail your boat
> > "Back to the Future".
> >  GaryS/V Kaylarah'90 C&C 37+East Greenwich, RI, USA
> > ~~~_/)~~
> >  On
> > Wed, May 3, 2017 at 9:33 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
> > 
> > wrote:That size cap has to be for an inverter or
> > maybe an older analog radar.
> >  Josh MuckleyS/V Sea Hawk1989 C&C 37+Solomons, MD
> >  On
> > May 3, 2017 9:00 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List"
> > 
> > wrote:OK, in the box of parts left behind by the
> > prior owner of our 1994 C&C 37/40+ are two Arcotronics
> > C.87.0EF3 50uf capacitors.  You can see a picture of them
> > here:  1pcs -
> > ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz) 500V(180/15) Capacitor -
> > C.87.0EE3 MKP | eBay
> > And,
> > they're not exactly cheap, even on Ebay.
> >
> > What are
> > these things for?
> >
> >  Thanks in advance!
> >  Bruce
> >
> >  $ 35.0 1pcs - ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz)
> > 500V(180/15) Capacitor - C.87.0EE...1pcs -
> > ARCOTRONICS 50uF /50µF 450V(50Hz) 5

Re: Stus-List DQOTD - What is a Arcotronic 50 uf Capacitor for?

2017-05-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List 
Yup.  I got one of those somewhere.  I'm going to need it next week to
reload the bearings in the 22mm traveler of the beach cat I'm restoring.
If I can't find it, I'll just use shaving cream.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> The PO of my boat left everything!  I tried to sort through it all and
> ended up trashing a bunch of stuff.  One thing which I fortunately held
> onto was a blue plastic thing in the shape of a capital i.  It almost
> looked like a section from a toy monorail...but it said "harken".  So I
> kept it.  A few years later I finally figured out that it was for reloading
> the balls into the traveler car!
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