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vas replied to the thread battery dimensioning basics.....unlikely the fridge is to blame, unless it's 30yo! btw how old is it, has it been regassed, when/ by whom? Do another easy test: Get... -
Probably not a bad thing! 😉
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vas replied to the thread battery dimensioning basics.....if everything else is fine, cables (and even neg. bus bar!), length (which you've still not disclosed!), voltage on fridge when running...
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Just to comment .... the 3A you mention ... most likely the average once temp is down ... but getting there Amps will be higher. Also as...
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The wire to the fridge may well be 6mm but how long is the run? Volts drop in the cable is the usual problem with 12v fridges. Rule of...
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At the moment I’m watching The Perfect Spy by Le Carré....it starts with the ending...and the rest is flashback. Why don’t you people...
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vas replied to the thread battery dimensioning basics.....I'd still check voltage at battery vs voltage at the fridge controller input terminals while running. If you find there's a decent...
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You could usefully monitor the actual volts and current over time. There could be a fault with the fridge. Are you sure you are actually...
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In addition to post #4..... Is this a new to you boat, or a new problem ? 12.4v should not cause the fridge to stop. After checking...
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vas reacted to Tranona's post in the thread Albin Scampi - What's it like to have the engine under the v-berth? with
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Yes, probably, but would guess not high on the agenda when designing a small racing boat in the 1970s when marinas were almost not... -
vas replied to the thread Albin Scampi - What's it like to have the engine under the v-berth?.curious, would such a design with a long distance from prop to rudder cause issues when motoring, or berthing?
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vas reacted to dunedin's post in the thread What electric windlass to replace a Lofrans Royal? with Like.
When buying perhaps take this opportunity to move to 8mm chain. More than enough for a 32 footer (and 60m would be lighter than current...
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vas replied to the thread What electric windlass to replace a Lofrans Royal?.also Lofrans Tigres 24V 1500 or 1800W. Happy with it. Thing is that your Royal is more or less the same as the Tigres bar the motor, so...
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How does he know this ? Just get a refund, Ebay will step in if the seller messes you about.
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vas replied to the thread Victron battery bank dead after just three seasons, any bright ideas?.I'd generalise that into "something in the whole charge/discharge/configure path is rubbish" Don't disagree with overpriced, but don't...