[C320-list] Battery plan

[Ted Harrison]

Thanks Jon

Ted Harrison

> On Jun 15, 2017, at 6:48 AM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Ted,
> 
> I did something very similar on my 320. However, unless I'm misunderstanding
> your proposed install, you don't need to run the G27 NEG to the engine
> starter. Run the NEG to the new combined House Bank to finish the circuit.
> Generally not a good idea to run multiple Neg to Main Ground (engine).
> 
> Additionally you should already have a POS for your Reserve/Starter battery.
> When you parallel the House, you will go from two POS connections to the
> switch on each 4D, to just one. Take the other and connect it to your
> Starter/Reserve.
> 
> Use the echo charger to keep the Reserve topped up, use the big House bank
> for everything else, including starting the engine. It has much more
> cranking amps and the little battery can be seen as your emergency battery
> to start the engine in the event the House bank won't crank the engine.
> 
> I see the real improvements for phase 2 as a Battery monitor (although
> seriously consider doing this in Phase 1) and connecting your Alternator
> directly to your House Bank...
> 
> My 2 cents...
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Ted Harrison
> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:16 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Battery plan
> 
> Can you tell me if I am missing anything in the below plan. This is phase
> one. 
> 
> - purchase 2 4D SRM Interstate batteries. They will remain in current
> location.
> 
> - Build a shelf forward of the 4ds and place a group 27 battery in this
> location. Currently have a Group 27 purchased last year. 
> 
> - purchased two battery cables 6 feet length, connect 4d's together positive
> to positive. Negative to negative.
> 
> - purchase 21 feet battery cable and run from starter (negative) to group 27
> negative. 
> 
> - purchase 6 feet battery cable, negative to negative,  and connect house
> batteries 
> 
> - purchase 20 feet positive and run from group 27 to position 1 on the
> battery switch. 
> 
> - positive on house bank to position 2 on battery switch 
> 
> - positive from engine on both position on battery switch.
> 
> Charging: both house batteries run to a ProNauutic 12- 30 P charger. 
> 
> - Purchased a Xantrex digital echo charge to connect group 27 to house
> batteries to keep the starting battery topped up.
> 
> - battery cable 1 / 0 battery cable 
> 
> Your evaluation / comments would be appreciated.
> 
> Ted Harrison
> Hull 424 
> Whitby, Ontario 
>