[C320-list] New Battery Charger?

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David,

I installed a 40A Sterling Pro.  Same charger, different company.  My installation is generally documented with photos and captions in the C320IA owners gallery.  I used a Xantrex Echo charger for the starting battery forward of my GC battery bank.  I followed Compass Marine suggestions when I upgraded my batteries and charger.   Excellent information and resource.   I also recommend installing fuses within 6 inches of batteries per ABYC.   

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Dave

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> On Sep 23, 2019, at 11:37 AM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
> 
>  XANTREX  makes the best 
> 
> I have had it with along with the remote that comes with it on Windwalker for 20 years end it is never failed. I have added the sister unit which is an inverter.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> 
> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 23, 2019, at 11:21, Leonard Hooks <lehooks at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Ditto the recommendation.  I have one that came with my 320 and it has
>> performed well.  I had some electrical connection issues that blew the
>> fuses twice and the tech support from ProMariner was good even though I was
>> not in any warranty.  I also echo putting 50 amp fuses within about 6-10
>> inches of the batteries.  My PO put 30 amp fuses instead of 50 and it took
>> me a which to figure out why the fuses blew so easily.
>> 
>> Leonard Hooks
>> 2001 320 #856
>> 
>>>> On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 9:01 AM David Veeneman <davidv at veeneman.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’m looking for a bit of reassurance. I am getting ready to replace the
>>> battery charger on my C320, and after doing some research, I have just
>>> about settled on the ProMariner ProNautic 1240P 40 Amp <
>>> https://www.amazon.com/ProMariner-ProNautic-1240P-Battery-Charger/dp/B00MYSZL2I?ref_=ast_bbp_dp>
>>> charger. It’s a three-bank charger, and I have two dual-purpose (start and
>>> house) sealed batteries on a Off-1-2-Both switch. Battery drain is
>>> relatively light; nav system and refrigerator (occasionally).
>>> 
>>> — Any reason not to use this charger?
>>> — Any tricks to connecting it?
>>> 
>>> Any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> David Veeneman
>>> Dana Point, CA
>>> SV Adelante, C320 #131
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Leonard Hooks
>> A-1 Banner & Sign Co. Inc.
>> 254-722-0775 cell
>> 
>> Soli Deo Gloria
>