[C320-list] Alternator question

[Brian McLamb]

Hi Scott. I had my alternator sent out to beef up the output when I added
the starter battery  few years ago.   The charger unit on my 2006 Catalina
had the ability to select AGM and has been charging well. I do not remember
the exact output but they added copper wiring and it fit inside of the
original housing. In checking the paperwork it just say sent to Hitachi for
external regulator and wired in a 614 smart regulator.   Hope this helps.
Brian S/V Serenity.

On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 5:45 PM Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net>
wrote:

> The Alternator on my Yanmar 3GM30F is a Japanese Hitachi IC RegLR155-20
>    12V- 55A
> Does anybody know if this will charge AGM batteries?  I assume it is
> regulated internally.
> My thoughts:
> 1. Replace both Lead Acid with AGMs.2. Change the Xantrex Shore power
> charger "settings" from LA to AGM.3. Install new Solar panel(s) with
> controller and monitor (Large enough to charge and maintain)    2. May
> include start battery (Dual charger off main bank)
>
> I am wondering if we can use the same alternator and just see how it does
> (Given our usage).???  Then... if we don't get to shore power enough or the
> solar panel can't top it off...  we can replace the Alternator with new
> Regulator.
> If we simply "have to" replace it now, then fine.  But if it just means it
> will require more motoring, then we can decide at that point if we increase
> Alternator and/or bring along a portable Generator.
> Thoughts?
>
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C
> (919)-618-7185
>
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Brian McLamb