[C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
Jason Alexander
alexander.jason at gmail.com
Fri Feb 15 07:40:38 PST 2008
Hello,
I've been following this thread for a while. I'm about to buy a
320 and was wondering. Does anyone have a wiring diagram of all of
this.
Thanks
jason
On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 8:45 AM, Jeff Church <jjemail at comcast.net> wrote:
> Kirk,
>
> There should already be a green wire going to the old charger.
>
> If I remember correctly, the ground wire from the windlass connects to the negative post on the forward battery.
>
> Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kirk McCullough
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>
>
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
>
>
> Jeff
>
> Great thanks, I didn't realize the chassis ground is for the AC side of
> things. So I need to run a wire to the back of the breaker panel and connect
> it to the AC grounding strip, Or can I connect it to the green wire where
> the AC comes into the Xantrex to save a wiring run? So many questions.
>
> On Boomerang the 2 - 4D are located one under each settee, so I need to
> identify which connections are which, and can leave the windlass off if I
> want, thanks again.
>
> Kirk
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
>
>
> Kirk,
>
> The chassis ground should be connected to the green wire that goes to the AC
> grounding strip behind the breaker panel. DC negative and AC ground are
> separate circuits, so don't use the DC negative wire.
>
> I installed a Link 20 and connected all the grounds to the shunt except the
> anchor windlass which I left connected to the ground post on battery #2.
> Since the windless is connected thru a switch which is usually off, it won't
> influence the reading from the Link 10 (or 20).
>
> JeffC
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kirk McCullough
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
>
>
> Again thanks to Herb, Jon, Bill, Karl, Allan, Jeff and all.
>
> -More Questions
>
> I am starting the installation and have purchased breakers which I will
> install
> between the charger and each battery bank to solve that problem. They were
> recommended over fuses by the electrical installer at our yard.
>
> The Xantrex also has a chassis ground. How/where did you all connect to
> this ground. Is the DC ground going into the Neg connection on the charger
> not the same as the chassis ground point. Can I simply jumper over to the
> chassis ground connection from the Neg terminal or do I need to run a
> separate wire back to the ground behind the electrical panel?
>
> I also purchased the Link 10 and want to install it. I saw the drawing on
> the website, and see that all loads need to be connected after the shunt.
> These loads inlcude the charger, the windlass, the DC panel etc. Can I
> connect those cables
> directly to the shunt terminal or do I need a separate ground connector
> installed somewhere near the battery. I intend to use the Link 10 for the
> house bank only (2 X 4D), but if I switch to the starting battery will the
> Link
> 10 then monitor the starting battery? I have the house on position #1 and
> the
> starting Batt on position #2.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 5:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
>
>
> > Kirk,
> >
> > The fuses are actually a bit hard to find for the size of the cabling. I
> > ended up getting them from Crutchfield--they are sold for automotive
> > purposes, but they are gold coated and corrosion is not an issue....
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Jon Vez
> > Solstice #582
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Kirk
> > McCullough
> > Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 9:43 PM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
> >
> > Thanks Bill I do remember the story of the fire, and yes my hull #124
> does
> > not currently have them, so as part of my new Xantrex installation I
> will
> > add the fuses. I bought the TC 40+ and the manual asks for a DC cct
> > breaker
> > or DC fuse and disconnect rated at 50 amps at each bank.
> >
> > I now need to look around for this hardware, should be easy to find I
> > expect.
> >
> > Thanks again to all who have given me some great input.
> >
> > Kirk
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bill
> > Culbertson
> > Sent: 10 February 2008 13:18
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
> >
> > Kirk,
> >
> > re: DC fuse at each battery. I believe that your older (#124) boat does
> > not
> > have them unless you or someone added them.
> > At some point (I don't know when) Catalina added them to the production
> > model. My boat #859 has them and
> > they're documented in the electrical drawings for the boat. The fuses
> are
> > inline in the charger -> battery cable
> > about 4"-6" before the connection to the battery. Catalina may have
> > started
> > fusing the battery charger lines after the fire on
> > Kit Carson's boat. Kit contributes to this maillist, is a member of the
> > 320
> > association and has attended most or all of
> > the annual regattas.
> >
> > -bill
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Kirk McCullough <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 2:59:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
> >
> > Thanks to all for the quick responses. I'm off to the boat show
> > (Vancouver)
> > today to make the purchase. Not sure which way I will go, but now I
> know
> > that either will do the job, and I just need to analyze my own needs. We
> > do
> > stay on the hook for several days at a time, but then we balance that
> out
> > with a a couple of days dockside. For days when Boomerang is at her
> > homeport, I have
> > never run the fridge when not on board because of the Pro-Mariner
> > concerns.
> > So a big improvement will be cold drinks whenever I go to the boat. And
> > the
> > constant humming will be history!
> >
> > The part about existing wiring size working for the 10+ but not 20+ may
> > influence me.
> >
> > I found a Xantrex manual on line and for both the 20+ and 40+ chargers
> > they
> > call for a fuse on the DC side for each battery bank. I don't believe I
> > have
> >
> > fuses on each bank with the Pro-Mariner. Has everyone installed these as
> > part of the project?
> >
> > I like Herb's idea to mount it on a back panel, this would retain the
> > existing 4 mounting holes on the bulkhead.
> >
> > I have the 2 x 4D paralleled for the house bank on position #1 and a
> group
> > 27 starter on position #2.
> >
> > I am seriously looking at the link 20 also. I understand this is much
> > better
> >
> > than the remote monitor they offer. Has anyone added the temperature
> > sensor?
> >
> > Kirk
> > #124
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
> > To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 10:10 AM
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
> >
> >
> >> Kirk,
> >>
> >> I used the Xantrex 20 for a 400ah house and a group 27 starter (don't
> >> recall
> >> how many amp hours that one is). When I did this project I replaced my
> >> batteries (died and early death from the ProMariner) and added the
> >> starter.
> >> Very easy job (Herb's description is very good). The only difference
> for
> >> me
> >> is I did not use a bus bar. Instead I peeled off just enough wiring to
> >> fit
> >> the 4awg into the monel fittings (with Mr. Hare's advice)...has worked
> >> great
> >> for 4 seasons...
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Jon Vez
> >> Solstice #582
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Kirk
> >> McCullough
> >> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 1:29 AM
> >> To: C320-List
> >> Subject: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
> >>
> >> I know this has been discussed already, but I would like to know what
> >> size
> >> charger is needed or best suited. I am considering the Xantrex iether
> 20
> >> amp
> >> or 40 amp.
> >>
> >> Any installation tips would also be much appreciated.
> >>
> >> Kirk
> >>
> >> Boomerang #124
> >>
> >>
> >>
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