[C320-list] Xantrex shore charger

[Jon Vez]

Myron,

When consulting with Jeff on my project, I know he feels the original gauge
was too small for the length of run/amps--but I don't this issue is that of
danger, just resistance and efficiency--Jeff, do I have that right??

Regards,

Jon

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Myron Welch
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:24 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger

Kirk,

I'm interested in your project of installing the breakers in the line 
from the charger to the batteries.  I know this should be done, 
bought some in-line fuses a few years ago, but have never followed 
through.  I was not certain the fuses were the correct size.  I would 
be interested in knowing the part name and number of your breakers 
and how you installed them.

Also, I believe that our more mature boats have much smaller wire 
from the charger to the batteries than the newer boats.  I believe my 
wire is perhaps 6, 8, or 10 gauge.  Is that true for your boat?  The 
wire is small enough that I had no difficulty attaching it to the 
Xantrex 20 charger posts.  Jeff and Jon, do you see any problem with 
the smaller wire and should it be changed?

I have the link 20 for monitoring my two house batteries.  Jon, 
although you gave me the diagrams for adding a starting battery in 
2003, that will have to be a post-retirement project next year.

Thanks for any suggestions.


Myron Welch
Wind Instrument #238
Iowa City, Iowa
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