[C320-list] generator storage safety

Tue Jul 22 19:56:34 PDT 2008

The cap shuts pretty tight, it has a vent button that shuts...

Strapped in, it was never a problem, at times during a sail or cruise out to Catalina I would leave it under the salon table and bring it to the cockpit after we got moored.

I think that taking care of how you store it, I never gave it a second thought.

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From: jim brown [jbrown5093 at yahoo.com]
Sent: 07/22/2008 06:51 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] generator storage safety

I was wondering if there was a safety issue with storing a gas fueled generator in the starboard locker as recommended on the list. It is a space open to the aft cabin and the bilge through the access door and limber holes. Couldn't fumes from a minor spill fill these areas? The main ac switch is in the space as are several other potential spark hazards. Seems a little dangerous to me. Probably just to cautious.  Jim Brown  "Desafinado"

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Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:28:11 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Charging w/Onboard Charger

Oh, yeah, duh, I do too.

On Jul 22, 2008, at 5:03 PM, Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:

> No, don't you have a voltmeter at the main electrical panel? I  
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> Sure, but you'd have to turn the engine key to the 'run' position for
> the helm voltmeter to become active, and the voltage would read lower
> (~1 volt) than what I stated.
> I'm looking at the Honda 2000 genset also, since my wife decided we
> need air conditioning whether moored or docked.  I also have to choose
> an A/C unit, not sure what.
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>> Shouldn't you be able to see that using the built-in voltmeter?
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>> It's likely wired to the battery switch in such a way that both
>> batteries will charge regardless of the switch position.
>> That way the batteries would be charged with the switch in the off
>> position, avoiding powering any devices you inadvertently left on.
>> You could check this by leaving the switch off and putting a  
>> voltmeter
>> across the battery terminals.  You should see about 12.6-13.0 volts.
>> Switch on the charger, and the voltage should rise higher to about
>> 13.8-14.5 volts.
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>> On Jul 22, 2008, at 4:28 PM, Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:
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>>> Shouldn't you know that? How does it work now? It should be no
>>> different
>>> than when you're hooked up to shore power and charging..
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>>> There should be an electrical schematic in your owner's manual that
>>> addresses that...I had it on my 320 and also my 440..
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>>> Now that I have my Honda EU2000 at a painful 1300$ Cdn I am eager to
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>>> it to Bear and do a battery charge. The batteries connect thru the
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>>> selector switch. Is the onboard charger wired thru this switch so
>>> that I
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