[C320-list] HIgh Output Alternators

[Dick Walker]

Me too and it has worked for 19 years. 

Cheers



Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Nov 23, 2018, at 19:24, Bruce Stanley <brucestanley36 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>