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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-23-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Well Done. Did you do a factory pickup - or find...

Well Done. Did you do a factory pickup - or find a distributor?
Any chance you met some of their crew? They were very helpful in my decision making and organizing the shipping, etc.

You'll save...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-24-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Sterling B2B Mount in RT170

Hey Dick -

Here are a couple of pics. I've taken "command" - note the small letters - of the cabinet the TV was mounted on. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-09-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Internal, no additional regulation required. ...

Internal, no additional regulation required.

The B2B has "the ball" for ensuring enough gets to the house bank. That is why it is important (IMHO) to match the B2B to the alternator, and to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-07-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Todd - I'll try to answer the question...

Todd -

I'll try to answer the question without getting into my approach as a system of systems: Consumption, Capacity, Charging, Components, Connections, and of course - Costs.

The quick...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-08-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
From a cruising/racing background, I prefer using...

From a cruising/racing background, I prefer using high grade wire ($$$) and terminal ends. I use a hydraulic press to install the terminal ends, or for larger than 2/0, the "beat-to-death"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-04-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Todd - For the most part I would consider that...

Todd -
For the most part I would consider that based on the "computations" not experience. We haven't been out in the van since we've hit the high 80-low90s + humidity due to other ongoing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
All good points and true. I'd hate to try and...

All good points and true.
I'd hate to try and cut the output too "fine" and risk not meeting the charging requirements. I believe its better to have the alternator "loaf along", than count on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Real quick "numbers" update. Main pulley...

Real quick "numbers" update.
Main pulley (Crankshaft) - nominally 150mm OD
Alternator pulley - nominally 50mm OD
3:1 Ratio.

The purveyor of the alternator does caution that the pulley should...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2023, 01:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
tillard23 - I hope this is all helpful in your...

tillard23 -
I hope this is all helpful in your decision making.
Cheers - Jim
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2023, 01:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
I will measure in the am - in the daylight. ...

I will measure in the am - in the daylight.
Regarding the DcPower alternators - I did look at those too. Lower amp output (larger pulley on the alternator), higher price, and the output data was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Acknowledged. If you want performance that only...

Acknowledged. If you want performance that only comes at higher RPM, you need to generate the higher RPM. There are options, and I believe we have found one and are happy with it - to date. Here...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
The same. When on shore power all the sockets...

The same. When on shore power all the sockets are live. When on inverter, all sockets are live. The "pass thru" is a nice feature on the inverter. Our thirty years plus cruising and living...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
You asked for part numbers, I can provide links...

You asked for part numbers, I can provide links and pictures , if that is OK?

I was leaning to a Single Large Amp - drop in replacement Alternator. I knew there would be some significant wiring...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Yes and I apologize for being tardy in reporting....

Yes and I apologize for being tardy in reporting.

I weighted the Cost/Benefit/Risk of adding a second alternator and regulator, and, and...

I settled on a Single Large Amp - drop in replacement...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-16-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Hey Dick - Thanks for the info. And again,...

Hey Dick -

Thanks for the info. And again, thanks for the "tool-time-tips."

I can't recall Road Atlanta, but Sebring has some 30Amp drops, but you've got to be there early. Also fortunately...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-16-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Actually, that correlation was only a result of...

Actually, that correlation was only a result of integrating a (Lithium only user) email survey I did of those that had previously indicated they had Lithium on the forum "survey thread." I didn't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-15-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
booster - All good there. I follow your...

booster -

All good there. I follow your step-wise selection of options on charging choices.

I apologize for having made an error in my median analysis. This reflects the corrections:...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-15-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
booster - Once again you have some good info,...

booster - Once again you have some good info, and give me some more “homework!” All appreciated and thanks.

Yep. I understand regulating at the alternator as a preferred point of action. It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-14-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
https://www.classbforum.com/forums/attachment.php?...

https://www.classbforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13614&stc=1&d=1678805063


OK, time for a clean sheet of paper.

What I know now:

1. My Alternator to Battery Charger (400Amps)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-07-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Options/Choices/Decisions - Why am I asking the previous ??s

This is "late" in the posting. My initial intent was to solve a nagging question regarding upgrading the stock alternator and using an external regulator. But we've gone so far down track it just...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-07-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Van electronics? No...

Van electronics? No GPS/LORAN/RADAR/Autopilot/Speed/Wind/Depth/no NMEA2000 system. Maybe the TV? Laptop should be able to handle with internal battery. No Solar.


OK, isn't that why a high...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
booster - Once again thanks - a lot to process...

booster - Once again thanks - a lot to process and I'll be on it shortly. Just a few quick ones:


Perhaps a useful alternative to charge the start battery would be a B2B?



The BMS is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Continued --pulling back the curtain - just a bit...

In some regards, I am getting ahead of myself, and peddling faster to catch up!
[quote][booster] High rate charging and not thermal cycling were top priorities to me and having parallel has a big...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
What I'm "leaning" toward, is an external...

What I'm "leaning" toward, is an external regulator (Balmar) with a single, drop-in, high capacity externally regulated alternator. My thinking is:
I'd rather spend the time, effort and money on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,152
Posted By phantomjock
Was hoping to "belay" that move. On closer...

Was hoping to "belay" that move. On closer examination, the #2 in the "Generator Connector" image is just a harness tie-down. The mystery is what does #1 connect to?

There is another "Connector...
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