[C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER

[Jon Vez]

John,
Catalina is now using Charles Chargers. Mine came with a 5000SP--it's 30A.

You are correct, all power sources should be fused--technically within 7" of
the source. The one source that is always a point of 'discussion' is the
alternator. Since you have a charging source from both ends, the alternator
and the battery it is connected to...I had to go in and add all of my own
fusing, which I was a bit disappointed in. The way most boat builders get
away with this as far as ABYC is concerned, is by using cable conduits...



-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:55 AM
To: Catalina List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] BATTERY CHARGER


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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