[C320-list] Battery Charger

[P & B Sheerin]

Jack, I've just replaced mine with the latest Xantrex 40, and it is just 
great. Is located in port locker. Very little noise from the fan, and works 
like a charm. Perfect for our boat. Peter "Jaraman" 1096
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From: "upwego" <upwego at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Charger


We replaced our Promariner with a Xantrex 20. Unfortunately the cooling fan 
is
a bit loud. I don't know that I woud go with a xantrex again if I had to
replace the battery charger. Has anyone else had the same experiance?

Thanks

Jack
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----- Original Message ----
From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
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Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 2:13:36 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Charger


In case you're interested, I'm using a Charles 40 amp charger. I got a 
catalog
from Ferris Power Products recently with a sale on rebuilt Charles 40's for
under $300. New price has too many big digits in it to say within earshot of 
my
wife. :)

-Jeff



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From: Jamie Pett
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Sent: Aug 3, 2010 12:32 PM

It's always something.....so my battery charger went this weekend while
plugged in visiting a marina. House bank tanked, then the reefer
wouldn't start, etc.



The boat had a 30 amp ProMariner I think was original ?



My battery set-up is a house bank of (4) group 27's in parallel on #1
setting, and a group 24 starting battery on #2. All wet cells.



I am clueless about electrical, and still working on the temperature
gage thing posted earlier.....



The yard manager (at Haven Harbor) recommended a Xantrex True Charge 40,
but they didn't have one, so I haven't done anything yet.



Any input is appreciated on the following:



How do you size a charger, based on batteries ? (30 amp, 40 amp, etc.)



Anyone recommend for or against Xantrex or other brands ?



Will my house bank recover ? (I had like 11.6 amps when I realized the
problem in the morning)



Jamie Pett

Bella Luna

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