Re: ¡°Really Intelligent ¡° charging system
I wrote an Arduino software controller a few years back that measured battery voltage and fridge/freezer temp. When voltage was over 13.5 (adjustable to your float condition), it would turn on the
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trgresham
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#25772
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Re: Windlass Problem: The Quick "Doesn't Fit" - What About the Lofren Tigress Windlass Instead?
Sorry to report that the solenoid is completely BURNED OUT. The Leroy Somers was a great Windlass for 14 years, but, alas it is pretty much a goner. Scott Wallace Nefarious Hull #20 Lagoon L-440
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Scott Wallace
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#25771
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Re: Windlass Problem: The Quick "Doesn't Fit" - What About the Lofren Tigress Windlass Instead?
By any chance do you still have the solenoid to your failed windlass?? Is it in good working condition?? Mine has failed and the yard I'm in has been unable to source another one.? I've got a 1999
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svonwatch
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#25770
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¡°Really Intelligent ¡° charging system
hi all, looking for some advice and thoughts please - I have a number of ways of charging the battery bank, solar panel, the engine alternator and shore power.? Sailing along yesterday in the uk and
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Marc
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#25769
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Plus, using a transformer is encouraged to isolate your boat from the shore power. This method is used to eliminate any DC voltage going through the water back to ground at the pedestal. Eating anodes
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Kevin Darden
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#25768
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
I think I was recently quoted a price for a box that would do this.. I was actually trying to convert 220/60hz single phase to 220/60/3-phase .. the ¡°box¡± was essentially a VFD (I think) with
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Rob Hepler <rob@...>
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Ok, a couple of thoughts. It seems easier to use a transformer for your needs than to reconvert the entire boat. And more cost effective. One avenue is to have an AC to AC converter and run with the
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Kevin Darden
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#25766
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Thanks David but I don't believe they're available in Australia unless you know otherwise??
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milan
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
hi Milan. Check out this machine?http://www.splendide.com/splendide_wd2100xc.htm -- ¡ª- David
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David Godin
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#25764
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Paul, Copy that. Appreciate your advice. So maybe some more thought into converting the boat to 240v? I understand the 110v wiring can handle the 240v but it's the other unknowns that worry me. ?I
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milan
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#25763
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Hi Don, Yes but easier said than done unfortunately. Searched in Australia and none available..... unless someone can help.? Cheers M
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milan
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Thanks Jerry, yes the frequency is the issue. Tried a step up transformer and because of the sophisticated washer dryer it simply said 'No'.
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milan
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Hi Simon, By now I'm quite overwhelmed by all the great responses. ?Thankyou. I'm on the Gold Coast. I'm a little concerned about changing the boat over to 240v even though i know the onan can be
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milan
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Dave, thankyou for your most detailed reply. ?I certainly wish i had your electrical knowledge. The ACs are definitely 115v 60 Hz.? I'm going to digest your info and probably get back to you with
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milan
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#25759
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
or is there a means of coming straight from the genset delivering 110v 60Hz and converting that to 240v 50Hz.? Yes, the simplest and best way to accomplish a conversion from 110 V AC 60 Hz to 240 V AC
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PaulinOz <rogersp@...>
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#25758
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
You probably don't want to here this but I'd sell the washer and get a new 110v version. May be a lot easier on your budget and simpler solution Don Roy Fezywig L380 #288 in Grenada.
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Don Roy <donroy@...>
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#25757
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Dave cant help but love the name of your 421. Thanks for the smile, Bil
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William Black
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
It's probably easiest to get a 110 washer but another option is to install a 110 to 220 transformer. That would be far more efficient than using an inverter. You could use it for other 220
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Jerry
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#25755
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Hi Milan, i have Lagoon 420, 2009 and I live in Australia, Passing Townsville as we speak. I can voice a few suggestions with what I have learnt to date. if you are keeping the boat in Aus change over
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simon kelly <simon.k@...>
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#25754
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Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
The generator being American should be able to produce 110/220V at 60Hz. You can get 50Hz by slowing the motor down but the power output also goes down. My generator is 9.5Kw at 50 Hz and 11Kw at
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Dave Bond
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#25753
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