[C320-list] Trident Hump Hose

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Allan,
I noticed in your photo gallery that you had a picture of a C34 with a hump hose. Do you happen to have any more info. on this installation? Has anybody out there added one on a 320?
I'm thinking about installing one this spring before launch since I am rebuilding my exhaust system anyway and would love any additional info. anyone might have in terms of fit and things to look for....Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582
Boston, MA

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: allan.field at comcast.net 

> Actually Jeff, when I bought Sea Shadow, the dealer advised me to have the 
> switch to ALL when running the fridge. He never gave a reason but had he, he 
> probably would have given the ones you list below which make perfect sense. But 
> after losing both lead batteries to the stock charger, I will continue to err 
> where I am now. Seems to me the risk of the power going down at any time in the 
> Marina is far higher than that of getting hit by lightening at the dock 
> surrounded by many other lightening rods! - Allan 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Jeff Hare" 
> 
> > Hi All, 
> > 
> > If it makes you feel better switching back and forth between the 
> > batteries, then by all means continue. :) 
> > 
> > The shore power is charging both batteries regardless of the switch 
> > position. I think you're better off leaving the switch in the ALL 
> > position when on shore power for these reasons. 
> > 
> > 1: If you lost shore power, your fridge would run MUCH longer and damage 
> > the batteries less since the discharge rate is much slower. 
> > 
> > 2: If you lost shore power and you also sprung a leak.. Ie a lighting 
> > strike popped your breaker and you ended up some minor damage that 
> > caused a slow leak, your bilge pump would run a lot longer. 
> > 
> > 3: Since the fridge is running, the shore power charger may be supplying 
> > more than trickle charge voltage to the battery bank which would have 
> > the tendency to over charge the battery that isn't hooked up to the 
> > fridge. 
> > 
> > I could go on, but you get the idea... :) 
> > 
> > Perhaps the person who indicates that you should turn one off could 
> > supply some contrary theories that we can use to balance out the 
> > discussion? 
> > 
> > Cheers! 
> > -Jeff 
> > 
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