[C320-list] FW: Inverter Album 86 Picture 19 of 24

Thu Oct 25 06:22:52 PDT 2007

Irv,

Yes, the inverter will run the microwave, although it appears to be marginal in that the microwave lamp dims as the turntable turns and magnetron engages. But, it is heating. It might be better when the engine is running, I haven't tried that. We don't use the microwave at anchor. We tend to use the inverter for Elaine's hair dryer and curling iron, to recharge the laptop, and to run the decorative lights in our Christmas flotilla.

Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/

From: Irving Grunes [mailto: igrunes at comcast.net]

To: c320-list at catalina320.com

Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:35:49 -0400

Subject: [C320-list] Inverter Album 86 Picture 19 of 24

Karl,Thanks for all the references.However I noted the Vectran 750 Watt Maxx inverter in your Album 86Is that big enough to start and run your microwave?Irv Grunes #851-----Original Message-----From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John FrostSent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:40 AMTo: 'C320-List'Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Re: Xantrex charger - battery banksetupwithstartbatteryThanks Karl. I just got to look at the photos this morning and they reallyhelped. I'm on my way to St Louis this morning to see my new boat in personand meet with the installer of all my new "toys". His banker will soon loveme.Best Regards,John Frost-----Original Message-----From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl Mielenhausen_/) Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 8:49 AMTo: C320-List at catalina320.comSubject: [C320-list] FW: Re: Xantrex charger - battery bank 
setupwithstartbatteryJohn,Congrats on the purchase of a new C320!!!I added a Walmart Maxx 1N battery as a starter, just forward of where my4D's were. About the same time, I converted the 4D's to golf car batteries(you will probably do that when your 4D's die in 4-5 years).The stock 4D's are a combination battery, not designed for true deep cycle,like golf car batteries are.I took the easy wiring solution and utilized the existing "1-2-Both" batteryswitch. I put the starter battery on #2 and the house bank (all 4 golf carbatteries) on #1. My Xantrex charger has 2 legs, so one goes to the starterbattery and the other to the house bank. All batteries need to be the sametype (ie. lead acid, AGM, etc) for this to work but the charger seems to doa good job of dividing its output to charge the bank that needs it the most,which is in my case, always the house bank. In fact, I leave the batteryselector on #1 for engine starting and alternator charging, and hold thestarting battery in 
reserve IF the house bank will not start the engine.One option you might consider, especially if you plan on a lot of cruisingand anchoring out, would be a better alternator/regulator. My stock Hitachi55 amp with its internal regulator is pretty anemic when it comes to"refilling" the 440 AH house bank. I'm sure I get a decent output for only afew minutes and then it drops down to avoid overcharging. A smart, 3-stageexternal regulator coupled with a 100 A alternator would be much better. Oryou could buy a portable Honda generator and run the 120VAC onboard batterycharger when you get to anchor!!!Dig around the Photo Gallery for more ideas....http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album86http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/6-Volt-Batteries-and-Solar-Panelhttp://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album72http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/StartingBattShelfhttp://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album31Karl Mielenhausen2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"New Bern, 
NChttp://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/From: John Frost [mailto: john at frostnet.net]To: c320-list at catalina320.comDate: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:58:39 -0500Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex charger - battery bank setup withstartbatteryI would like to add a starting battery to my new 320. Where have youfolksfound to be a good place for a third battery and what size andswitching didyou use?Best Regards,John Frost(256) 650-0335 -----OriginalMessage-----From:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of amshd2 at aol.comSent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 9:55 AMTo:c320-list at catalina320.comSubject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex charger - batterybank setup withstartbatteryPhilI have the set up you described with aXantrex Freedom 20 and 27 group startbattery and 2 4Ds. The 4Ds are wiredtogether and charge together.? It worksgreat. I also have akeyed?isolator/Eng kill ?switch for the?start battery.?When at anchor orsailing I?turn it off.?This way I do not draw 
from thestart battery exceptfor starting.??The switch?helps in case a guest does something to runthe?batteries?downover night.?I run the refer 24/7 as long as the ?boat isin the?water.? I run the referon the hook but do turn it do to around 2 or 3 and take along some ice.?Will motoring Iturn it back up all the way. Tony  -----Original Message-----From:sholdr at aol.comTo: c320-list at catalina320.comSent: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:44amSubject: [C320-list] Xantrex charger - battery bank setup with startbatteryAm changing to Xantrex charger and replacing my 2? 4D house batteriesandadding a start battery -- It seems since the Xantrex has 3 channels itwould bebest to charge each battery separately but combine the housebatteries (Position 2)?(automatically if possible) when in use keeping thestart battery separate(Position 1) except in an emergency (Both).? We are ona lake,overnight occasionally, no A/C, when at dock run the Refer on shorepower.? Is it possible/necessary/preferable to 
separately charge the 2 housebatteries oris this more trouble than it's worth?ThanksPhil HansenCamelot#322________________________________________________________________________Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! -http://mail.aol.com________________________________________________________________________Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out freeAOL Mail! -http://mail.aol.com_______________________________________________

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