[C320-list] Batteries

[Chris Burti]

That is a concern only if the low voltage disconnect switch fails on the
reefer. If that possibility worries you, you can buy an independant backup
switch for $15 (and up) and install it in 15 minutes.

Google "low voltage disconnect switch"

On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Then there's the danger with leaving the fridge on that the power could be
> shut off from a breaker trip or a pulled cord or whatever.
>
> The fridge would drain the batteries.
>
> All that's why I just like the set/forget benefits of a small flexible
> solar panel.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:11
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
>
> If you leave your reefer on as well, the system should be happy.
>
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 12:13 PM, <wflowe3 at netscape.net> wrote:
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> >  Is there a problem with leaving the charger on during the winter months?
> > It's a 2 hour round trip to the boat and running out there periodically
> is
> > kinda a problem during the winter.
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com>
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Sent: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 8:49 pm
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
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> > Located in CT   and like others I keep them connected and run the
> > charger 3-4 times over the winter
> >
> > Joe
> > #574
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> > On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > The two worse things you can do to lead/acid batteries is to leave them
> > in a
> > > discharged state, and let the fluid drop enough to expose the plates.
> > >
> > > I never remove the batteries and have had no problems. I make sure they
> > are
> > > fully charged when winterizing, and charge them once a month.
> > >
> > > Every battery has a certain amount of internal resistance. Lead acid
> > > probably has the most. Internal resistance is like a constant flow of
> > > current. Left alone, eventually the cells will completely discharge.
> Once
> > a
> > > month charging seems to be sufficient to prevent a healthy battery from
> > > dropping below 12V.
> > >
> > > Warren & Pattie Updike
> > > Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
> > > Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Max Ruddy [mailto:maxruddy at gmail.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:41 PM
> > > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
> > >
> > > Do any of you leave the batteries on the boat over the winter
> > > disconnected? I have two interstates and they are almost impossible to
> > > get off the boat when out of water.
> > >
> > > Max J. Ruddy
> > >
> > > On Oct 27, 2009, at 10:35 AM, Jane & Ken <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Well, it can get cool in north-central Texas---just yesterday it was
> > >> down to 47 F, but tomarrow is forecast for mid 70's with good wind
> > >> --  hummm --   should I mow the lawn, or go sailing?  I guess the
> > >> lawn must wait.  We have only seven islands.
> > >> Ken
> > >>
> > >> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com>
> > >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] WINTER IS NEAR
> > >> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > >> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:44 AM
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Winter is here.. Forcasting 18-20in of snow up here in Dillon
> > >> Colorado.  My beer has been frozen for a month already.  I think I
> > >> need to hook my truck up to the trailer and take her down to Texas.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Max Ruddy
> > >> #275
> > >> Sail la vie
> > >> On Oct 27, 2009, at 9:27 AM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> GROAN.
> > >>>
> > >>> Let's see. When summer gets here.  I have over 300 islands and more
> > >>> than 30 harbors/cities I can get to within 3 days sail.
> > >>>
> > >>> But for the next 7 mos...  My beer will most certainly freeze.  :(
> > >>>
> > >>> I need to get me some of that "Global Warming" thing I'm hearing
> > >>> all about.
> > >>>
> > >>> -JeffH
> > >>> ------Original Message------
> > >>> From: Pat Moriarty
> > >>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > >>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.org
> > >>> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > >>> Subject: [C320-list] WINTER IS NEAR
> > >>> Sent: Oct 27, 2009 11:14 AM
> > >>>
> > >>> Time to winterize in Texas. Need to take the dodger down and install
> > >>> it then turn the frig down so the beer will not freeze,,,,,,,,,,lets
> > >>> see, ok I'm done.
> > >>>
> > >>> Pat
> > >>>
> > >>> #130
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> --
> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
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