[C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER

[Warren Updike]

While ABYC recommends fusing on the battery leads the early 320s had none.
When I upgraded our charging systems I added a large ANL fuse on the common
negative cable on the advice of my trusted upgrade advisor.  Still, it is a
good idea.  Were I to do it again, I'd strongly consider using terminal fuse
blocks (Blue Sea Systems.)  They are clean, and never out of sight.  See
them at WM.

If your charger is in the V-birth as is mine, 4AWG is sufficient for stbd
side batteries.  If your charger is in the cockpit locker as are some on
later 320s, I can't say.  Check the length of the run and consult the charts
for cable size.

-----Original Message-----
From: JJ Morrison [mailto:sail-ability at sympatico.ca] 
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 1:02 PM
To: Catalina List
Subject: [C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER


I've got rid of that peanut Pro Mariner charger and am in the process of
installing the Xantrex Tru Charge. I can find no sign of inline fuses in the
charging cables and Xantrex recommends they be installed next to the
batteries; did Catalina not install fuses in the charging system? Also the
cabling from the charger is AWG 4 which I'm guessing will be sufficient to
handle the 40amps?
Thanks
JohnM
1999#574