[C320-list] Balmar regulator

[bruceheyman]

Ours is installed on the bulkhead just above the engine compartment and below the companion way.  The display is very visible which has aided diagnostics a couple of times.  We also added a switched input that allows us to cut the power 50% and a plexiglass cover (vented) to prevent dirt building up on it.


Bruce Hey man(949) 289 8400
-------- Original message --------From: Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> Date: 1/25/19  02:17  (GMT-08:00) To: C320-List at Catalina320.com Subject: Re: [C320-list] Balmar regulator 
Everything I read was to NOT install it in the engine compartment because of the heat.  Teh regulator is air cooled and has been found to have issues if the regulator heats up.
By "engine Compartment" I think they means the enclosed part where the engine is.  Anyplace outside f that is preferred.
The stock harness is only 54" long.  I was thinking of getting the longer harness and installing where the bilge pump is but I have not measured the distances so not sure where to place it yet.

This is NOT that major of a question but I will likely not relocate it once installed so trying to have it out of the  compartment, away from heat, and easy access (if that is even a concern).

Again, not a big issue but just looking for ideas I may not have thought of.




Thanks,




Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185
 

    On Thursday, January 24, 2019, 6:57:47 PM EST, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:  
 
 Why would you not put it in the engine compartment. On the port wall at the top?

Ted Harrison

> On Jan 24, 2019, at 6:41 PM, Joe Luciano <jnluciano at comcast.net> wrote:
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> I put mine in the compartment with my ship fresh water pump, as high as I could mount it.  This allowed me to easily use the standard harness to mount it.  It’s been there and working well for 14 years now.  The only trepidation I had about that location is if the cabin were to really fill with water and overwhelm the bilge pumps, it could end up wet.  But, I always felt that if the water got that high, I would have plenty of other problems as well.  There aren’t a lot of great places outside of the engine compartment unless you really go a long way………..If I planned to go offshore with the boat, I would likely relocate it, but for a coastal cruiser like myself who keeps up with the regular maintenance of the boat, I’m good with the current location.
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> Joe Luciano
> Second Wind
> 2005 Catalina 320
> Anacortes, WA
> 
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>> On Jan 24, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>> For those that may have installed the Balmar MC-614 regulator.... where did you mount it?  
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>> I know to NOt install it in the engine compartment.
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>> I saw a couple of options but thought I would ask again.  Thinking of the longer harness but if not needed I will get the normal harness.
>> Thoughts?  Where is yours?
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>> Thanks,
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>> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185
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