[C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
Jeff Church
jjemail at comcast.net
Sat Feb 16 15:27:01 PST 2008
Kirk,
I'm not sure if you really need it. I suppose you could find out by running a continuity test between the green connector and the ground lug, but I think I just ran a jumper wire between them.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: Kirk McCullough
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
Jeff
There was a green wire to the old charger and it was connected as it is on
the new charger, at the 3 terminals where the AC power comes in; Green,
Black and White. But the old charger did not have a separate connection for
chassis ground, like the new Xantrex does. So I'm a little confused, why I
need to make a chassis ground when I already have an AC Green ground
connected.
Kirk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex shore charger
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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