[C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp

[JJ Morrison]

You are far better off to hook the shore power to the generator and then turn on the Xantrex, The batteries will get a full 20amps from the charger which isn't a lot these days. I have the 1000watt honda and the 40 amp Xantrex and the charger will produce the full 40 amp and even at this rate it takes an hour or more to get those 4D batteries back up. At reducing the 110V down to 12V at the charger 40amps is easy....Remember Watts=voltsxampsCheersJohnM1999#574

> From: resloat at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:31:52 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> 
> Dick-I have a 20 amp Xantrex, but was considering hooking up the Honda 
> directly to the battery with the DC charging cord I have and see how quickly 
> the battery gets charged fully.  You'd  have to put the charger on the cabin 
> top and keep an eye on the battery being charged so you don't cook it.  I 
> checked the DC specs for the Honda EU 2000i which are 8 amps max at 12 volts 
> so hooking it up to shore power is the quicker way to juice up the batteries 
> and the Honda sits at the stern out of the way to boot.
> 
> Bob Sloat
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dick Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 10:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> 
> 
> > Bob, if you only have a 20 amp charger then you are limated to 20 amps 
> > with
> > the Honda.  If you have the 40 amp charger you get get more out of the 
> > Honda
> > charger which is not limited to 20 amps.
> >
> > dick
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of resloat
> > Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 6:47 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> >
> > Dick-I have a Honda EU 2000i at home as a back up for sump pumps in case
> > power goes down.  The owner's manual says DC charge function is for
> > automotive batteries only (flooded?) and it is not regulated so you could
> > over charge the batteries if not monitored using the DC output.  Apart 
> > from
> > the gasoline issue and storage, I assume the way to use the Honda on board
> > would be to connect its AC outlet through an adaptor to the shore power on
> > the boat and charge batteries through the boat's battery charger if one 
> > did
> > not want to use the diesel.
> >
> > Bob Sloat
> > Savannah 894 (2002)
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dick Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
> > To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> >
> >
> >> Agree with the 40 amp.  If you ever want to get a Honda generator it will
> >> charge twice as fast as the 40 amp./
> >>
> >>
> >> Dick Walker
> >> WindWalkerII #687
> >> 619.435.8986
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
> >> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:48 PM
> >> To: Catalina List
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> >>
> >> I would go with the 40amp Trucharge. It is not that much more $$ and the
> >> charge time is faster.CheersJohnM1999#574
> >>> From: dickwalker at att.net
> >>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:06:02 -0700
> >>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> >>>
> >>> You would be smart to continue with them.  My charger is 13 years old
> >>> and works fine.  Also consider how easy it will be to install with the
> >>> existing wiring.  I have the dual-charge with the matching inverter
> >>> Dick Walker WindWalkerII #687
> >>> 619.435.8986
> >>>
> >>> .
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> >>> Paris
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:59 PM
> >>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the input. I got back to the slip today so I was able to
> >> proceed.
> >>> The AC measures approximately 119v throughout - including at the
> >>> charger. I called Xantrex and they concluded that it most likely is a
> >> failed charger.
> >>> I'm out of the warranty (purchased Jan. 2010) but they offered to sell
> >>> me a 40amp charger for $315 plus shipping under their "replacement 
> >>> plan."
> >>>
> >>> I've read mixed reviews on Xantrex so I'm unsure if I want to go with
> >>> them again. It still charges but not consistently. Any thoughts?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Mike P
> >>> #734
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPad
> >>>
> >>> On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:05 AM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> > Give them a call. They have a great help desk. I have had mine 13
> >>> > years
> >>> and it works fine
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > Cheers
> >>> >
> >>> > Dick Walker
> >>> > 740 Olive Ave.
> >>> > Coronado ,CA 92118
> >>> > 619.435.8986
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > On Jul 4, 2013, at 8:32, "tharrison at innovations-plus.com"
> >>> <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> I am not sure if this helps but I just replaced my charger. I
> >>> >> purchased a
> >>> promariner on the advise. He told me not to buy the xantrex. Could it
> >>> be a problem with the charger ?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>> >>
> >>> >> On 2013-07-03, at 8:52 PM, Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> >>
> >>> >>> My Xantrex charger will not charge at times. The fault light is
> >>> >>> flashing
> >>> as well as the "~" light which according to the manual indicates "AC
> >>> input out of range warning.....change to a more staple AC power source
> >>> and check that the voltage and voltage frequency are within acceptable
> >>> operating range." I'm plugged into my marina and have been in the same
> >>> slip for 5 years.
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> Some times it does charge and it does charge off of the alternator
> >>> >>> when
> >>> motoring. I've searched the Xantrex site and haven't found useful
> >>> information. Any help and advice is appreciated!
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> Thanks,
> >>> >>> Mike P
> >>> >>> #734
> >>> >>>
> >>>
> >>       =
> >>
> >>
> >
> > 
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