[C320-list] FW: Re: ProMariner Problem

[Jeff Church]

Pat,

I looked at Charles' line of chargers. They are more expensive than Xantrex 
for the same output, and I can't find any features that justify the 
additional expense.

Jeff


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Tyler" <ptyler4 at sc.rr.com>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Re: ProMariner Problem


> 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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