[C320-list] Battery Charger

[Jeff Hare]

Interesting.  I thought that the battery temp sensor was only really useful for preventing thermal runaway when charging or equalizing.  Especially when the charger is used in situations where they are exposed to hi ambient temps (like engine rooms, etc.).

I wouldn't think it would make any difference at all until the batteries start seeing > 100 degree F temps due to charging.

I may have to research this some more myself.

Jeff

Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

>I beg to disagree.  I recommend including the battery temp sensor to
>insure
>proper and full charge.  Cost is nominal and benefit is demonstrated.
>
>Warren & Pattie Updike
>1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: JJ Morrison [mailto:sail-ability at sympatico.ca] 
>Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:56 AM
>To: Catalina List
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Charger
>
>
>I ditched my Pro Mariner last year for the Xantrex  TrueCharge 2, 40Amp
>and
>I did the same thing on my previous boat. They work great and have good
>features. I would go for the 40amp as 20 amp is not quite up to the job
>of
>charging the 4D batteries on the C320 especially if the boat is used
>often
>and the batteries are frequently discharged. If the boat is only used
>on the
>weekends and has a few days to recharge then the 20amp will probably
>suffice. If you are using the boat in warm climes I also would not go
>for
>the temperature monitor and use the charger at the default warm
>setting.
>I got a really good deal on the charger from Abe's of Maine, cheaper
>than
>Defender Marine.
>Cheers
>JohnM
> 
>
>> Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:36:09 +0000
>> From: hcreech at comcast.net
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Charger
>> 
>> Donald,
>> Can't go wrong with the Xantrac 20 or 40. Quiet and efficient , I
>replaced
>the noisy and inefficient Pro-Mariner with the Xantrac 20. Very easy to
>install although some modifications were necessary. Went from an
>average
>battery life of 3 years to over 5 years and counting. 
>> 
>> Herb Creech
>> Cloud Chaser 606
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Donald Poole" <dpoole15@ gmail .com>
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 6:26:58 AM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Battery Charger
>> 
>> My Newmar HDM 50 battery charger just died. Anyone ever replaced on
>of 
>> these and can advise as to the current Newmar model or an equal by 
>> another mfg? I have two banks (12V, 6 cell lead acid).
>