[C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER

[JJ Morrison]

Hey Jon; What sort of charger is on your new boat, I believe all chargers recommend some sort of fusing? I'll get those MRBF fuses.
 Thanks
JohnM

> From: jonvez at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:12:30 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER
> 
> My 320 (#582) did not have circuit protection and when I upgraded to a
> Xantrex I fused the Positive cable runs. I nice and elegant way to fuse is
> BlueSeas MRBF fuses. They connect directly to the battery terminal and make
> for a clean installation. I found 4 AWG were more than adequate--my charger
> was in the port laz and my batteries were on the starboard side. FWIW, my
> 355 did not come with fused connections either....
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon Vez
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren Updike
> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 6:22 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER
> 
> 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
> 
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