Back in the water at last !!
Wind generator is off for repair. Alternator is being modified. New regulator is installed and wired in
Wind generator is off for repair. Alternator is being modified. New regulator is installed and wired in
New batteries !
12 x 6V, 260Ah AGM wired in 3 paralleled groups of 4 in series to make 24V.
This is why the alternator is being modified and the new regulator installed, so that the batteries will be charged properly.
I'm sure it was the automotive type reg in the 175A alternator that finally killed the previous lead-calcium batteries - motoring for 3 days with the voltage at 28.8 - too much.
12 x 6V, 260Ah AGM wired in 3 paralleled groups of 4 in series to make 24V.
This is why the alternator is being modified and the new regulator installed, so that the batteries will be charged properly.
I'm sure it was the automotive type reg in the 175A alternator that finally killed the previous lead-calcium batteries - motoring for 3 days with the voltage at 28.8 - too much.
Starting to prepare passage meals for the trip to Tahiti.
Big pot of Chilli Concarne done this morning. Lasagne this afternoon. More tomorrow...and the next day...all in the freezer for heat and eat on the passage.
Big pot of Chilli Concarne done this morning. Lasagne this afternoon. More tomorrow...and the next day...all in the freezer for heat and eat on the passage.