JDCAVE
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- Apr 3, 2011
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- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Phoenix Hunter
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
Last year I replaced the the 2 T-105's in the starter bank (wired in series for 12 volts) with 2 group 24's (cabled in parallel for 12 volts). The 105's were nearing the end of their life and were having trouble cranking the engine. I had thought that all DC loads were on the house bank but it turns out that the windlass is powered by the starter bank. There is no alternator for the start bank, but it is charged with the Balmar digital duo charge and also with a separate Pro-6 charger on shore or generator charger.
I have a Blue sea battery combiner but typically have it switched to "off" to isolate the starter bank from the house loads. However, I wonder if I should "combine" the banks during windlass operation, which would allow both the alternator output and the house bank to provide extra boost during that situation. I phoned Blue Sea and they said there was not problem using the combiner switch while the engine was running.
Thoughts?
Jim
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I have a Blue sea battery combiner but typically have it switched to "off" to isolate the starter bank from the house loads. However, I wonder if I should "combine" the banks during windlass operation, which would allow both the alternator output and the house bank to provide extra boost during that situation. I phoned Blue Sea and they said there was not problem using the combiner switch while the engine was running.
Thoughts?
Jim
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