tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post4482795619930575653..comments2023-10-11T07:32:47.189-04:00Comments on S/V LUX: Getting Juiced Under Way - Battery ChargingTerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03807125956912692096noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-771900982736772732015-10-13T18:51:20.514-04:002015-10-13T18:51:20.514-04:00That makes sense. When I looked at your wiring dia...That makes sense. When I looked at your wiring diagrams vs. the diagram I have for our L43 we have both an R and an L terminal on our alternator where your manual only shows an R. Our instrument panel has a traditional key for starting and a button for killing the engine.<br /><br />I will probably use the switched power in the gray box to turn the blower on as well. It's way easier to check that it's working if it comes on with the key/ignition vs after the engine has started.<br /><br />Thanks again for all your blog postings, they are incredibly helpful.<br /><br />-RickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590465682544013957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-41424151414874348852015-10-13T16:55:50.560-04:002015-10-13T16:55:50.560-04:00Rick,
One of the old alternators died and we didn&...Rick,<br />One of the old alternators died and we didn't have an R output on the replacement alternator.<br /><br />The alternate source of ignition was in the gray box that contains the fuses and relays. It comes on when the ignition switch is turned on. I've found that different boats have slightly different configurations of ignitions. LUX has a toggle switch for ignition and a momentary pushbutton for starting.<br /><br /> -TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807125956912692096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-49275597509113262942015-10-13T14:08:04.664-04:002015-10-13T14:08:04.664-04:00Terry, this is a great write-up and very helpful a...Terry, this is a great write-up and very helpful as I'm following your lead on this.<br /><br />One point that is slightly confusing though. Why did you choose to not continue to use the R terminal on the alternator to control the engine room fan? I assume the R terminal is still energized when the engine is running.<br /><br />Second question is: where did you find ignition power in the engine room? I'm sure if I poke around I'll find it somewhere but it sounds like you already found a good ignition source.<br /><br />-RickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590465682544013957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-67178359603908773572014-02-20T15:38:15.701-05:002014-02-20T15:38:15.701-05:00Peter,
Also make sure to read this post, which inc...Peter,<br />Also make sure to read this post, which includes the battery monitor installation:<br />Victron Multi 3000 12vDC 120vAC 50A Setup<br /><br />If you have an old Sentry charger, check out this one:<br />Getting Juiced at the Dock<br />and<br />Sentry Charger Settings<br /><br />If you have a Sentry charger, you should consider replacing it. Ours failed to charge , which prompted me to find the bad capacitor. We eventually replaced it and have enjoyed the Victron.<br /><br /> -TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807125956912692096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-69532973910282625572014-02-20T15:31:39.752-05:002014-02-20T15:31:39.752-05:00Peter,
Both solenoids are now replaced with ACRs. ...Peter,<br />Both solenoids are now replaced with ACRs. Initially, I only replaced one solenoid, because it had died. When I had the opportunity, I changed the other solenoid for another ACR.<br /><br />If you don't have a battery monitor, that's the first thing you need. With it, you can determine the actual capacity of the house bank, what loads are running, and how much they draw.<br /><br />Say Hi to Lance at VSV for me, if you run into him.<br /><br /> -TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807125956912692096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-61858482148708938632014-02-20T11:14:50.997-05:002014-02-20T11:14:50.997-05:00Terry, very interested in this upgrade as we are h...Terry, very interested in this upgrade as we are having nothing but trouble keeping the house charged. Extremely frugal in our use, seems like the starting batteries get full whack, the house nothing but crumbs.<br />Maybe a silly question, did you bypass the other solenoid or simply replace one with the ACR unit, leaving the other alone. Looking for some install help, currently in nanny Cay Tortola.<br />CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096351493933533770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-59730252206771954822014-01-05T21:15:35.510-05:002014-01-05T21:15:35.510-05:00I added the L40 engine and battery schematics and ...I added the L40 engine and battery schematics and a description of the modification. Let me know if it isn't clear.<br /> -TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807125956912692096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943454353441207489.post-58848313701699973762014-01-04T19:50:45.558-05:002014-01-04T19:50:45.558-05:00Terry, excellent write-up on charging system for c...Terry, excellent write-up on charging system for cats. Do you have a schematic of the final configuration you can share?<br />Thanks, <br />Steve<br />S/V Panasea, L43Sail On Panaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061335034524870626noreply@blogger.com