[C320-list] FW: Re: ProMariner Problem

[Pat Tyler]

You might want to take a look at the Charles Charger.  That's what I
replaced mine with and what Catalina is now using.  I believe I got the 30
Amp.  30 amps to each of three legs.
Pat
Jannie T #834

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: 07/10/2006 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Re: ProMariner Problem


> Randy,
>
> I spoke to the tech at Xantrex. The XC3012 will not provide 20 amps to
each
> leg independently. It has a max output of 30 amps. In the case of 2
equally
> discharged battery banks, it will rapidly switch that 30 amps back and
forth
> between them. In the same situation, the Truecharge 40 will provide a
> constant 20 amps to both banks and recharge the batteries a bit quicker.
One
> seemingly nice feature of the XC is that all 3 outputs are independent as
to
> charge phase, so your starter battery can be floating while the house is
in
> bulk  or absorption phase. Again according to the tech, this isn't a big
> advantage since modern auto (starter) batteries are designed for very high
> voltages and are not likely to be damaged if the outputs are not sensed
> independently. In my situation I don't see many advantages to the XC30, so
> I'm tempted to go for the higher charging rate of the Truecharge 40.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeff
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Charles Greenwell" <CGreenwell at sparusa.com>
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 4:21 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] FW: Re: ProMariner Problem
>
>
> The new model, xc3012, has 3 independent outputs. Not only can you have 3
> different battery types, it provides 20 amps to each leg independently.
>
> I will echo the suggestion to get the larger capacity charger, 40 AMPS.
> However, the next step up for this type of charger is 50 AMPS, model
xc5012.
>
> When we go away and use our generator, the larger capacity charger will
> charge the batteries much faster.  Which means less time running the
> generator. This is why I installed a Freedom 20. That 50 AMP charger
output
> is wonderful!
>
> I hope this does not spark a big discussion about the rated capacity of
> batteries and their capability to accept the higher current charging rate.
> ;>)
>
> Randy
> Le Bijou - #719
>
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