[C320-list] Power Consumption

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Chris,
While you're upgrading your battery banks, you may want to consider a battery monitor such as the Link series. This alone makes a big difference in managing your power consumption. I currently use a 400ah house bank and a starting battery--and the Link monitor takes all the guess work out of when it's time to charge or turn down the refer etc.....

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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From: "Chris Block ..._/) ....._/)" <cblock at austin.rr.com> 

> Has anyone ever calculated the power consumption for a stock 320? I have #139, 
> 1994 and before I replaced my batteries (and added the starting battery) I 
> wanted to get a good feel for how long I could sail/anchor with the fridge going 
> and not drain the batteries beyond 50%. Or alternatively, how big a battery 
> bank do I need to run the fridge for x number of hours before plugging in or 
> turning on the engine. 
> 
> I assume the fridge is the largest drain, but what is next largest? 
> 
> Are there any good upgrades to reduce the drains, LED's, Fridge fan?, etc. 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance, 
> 
> Chris 
> Amore #139 
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