[C320-list] Alternator question

[Brian McLamb]

On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 5:58 PM Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
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Brian McLamb