[C320-list] HIgh Output Alternators

[Bruce Stanley]

I decided on the 70Amp Balmar.

I did not want to fit the 100Amp (same price) because of the need of a
double belt.

I also fitted Balmar's ARS-5 Multi-Stage Voltage regulator.



Bruce Stanley

Sydney Australia

Formally C320 / now C36

On Sat, Nov 24, 2018 at 1:26 PM Gerald Rouillard <pearson39b at yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Larry and Troy.  I'm starting to feel more comfortable about this
> single belt issue.
>
> The Powermax unit did come with its own regulator, so I'm guessing it has
> the battery and temperature sensing functions Troy mentions.  I'm also
> using a flooded battery bank, which puts me in his more-forgiving-category.
>
> Re-reading the installation instructions, I also note they make a big deal
> out of making sure you have good belt tension - a point I'm not sure we
> fully appreciated with the previous, Yanmar installation.
>
> During this discussion, yet another consideration occurred to me.  The
> Yanmar problem might have been exacerbated by the additional load of the
> belt-driven, raw-water pump, which is not a factor with the Westerbeke and
> its mechanically driven pump.  Not sure how much that additional load might
> have contributed, but it is suspect at this point.
>
> Definitely going to monitor the belt wear next year, but my worry factor
> is diminishing..
>
> Regards,
> Sailor Jerry
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>