Sy-Revolution
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......for a 24v battery bank. What voltage should be produced by the alternator?
Cheers,
C.
Cheers,
C.
correct charging voltage......
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VicS
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twice the figures for 12 volts
A minimum of 27.6 and a maximum of 28.8
around 28.4 would be nice
Although it depends on the battery type
Sy-Revolution
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Thanks Vic, I'm interested in one of these:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-9KW-DIESEL...en_Heimwerker_Generatoren&hash=item27bfe6f231
For my new narrowboat liveaboard project. Looks like it might do the trick.
C.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-9KW-DIESEL...en_Heimwerker_Generatoren&hash=item27bfe6f231
For my new narrowboat liveaboard project. Looks like it might do the trick.
C.
VicS
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The regulated voltage is 26 to 32 volts.
26 would not be much good for battery charging. 32 would be too high, other than briefly. If it can be reliably controlled to closer limits maybe OK
26 would not be much good for battery charging. 32 would be too high, other than briefly. If it can be reliably controlled to closer limits maybe OK
pvb
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Wouldn't the knob marked "Sollwert Spannung" enable the output voltage to be set?
Sy-Revolution
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I read that the voltage output can be controlled electronically.
The only English speaking reference I have found on the net is here, post about half way down:
http://www.navitron.org.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5326.0.html
I've tried to join that forum to ask Billi directly about his, but they have a human verification system for new members and the person who is tasked with the job aint doing it. waited over a week now.
C.
The only English speaking reference I have found on the net is here, post about half way down:
http://www.navitron.org.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5326.0.html
I've tried to join that forum to ask Billi directly about his, but they have a human verification system for new members and the person who is tasked with the job aint doing it. waited over a week now.
C.
pvb
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"Sollwert Spannung" means "set voltage", so I assume you can adjust the output voltage easily.
Sy-Revolution
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Thanks, I might have a punt at it then.
C.
C.
Gumpy
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Wont be a popular choice with anyone nearby on the canal
Air cooled and it will be noisy.
Ran an air-cooled genset on the barge, it was a real pain keeping it cool enough in the summer, ended up destroying it........
I now have a beta twin driving a Makron SL unit its so quiet compared to the previous unit.
As for charge voltages I have two settings here one for when away from the moorings and that is 29.7v high but works and one for on the moorings 28.2v as I can leave it charging for ages without worrying.
J
Stu Jackson
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If you go to www.balmar.net, you can download any of their regulators. The MC-614, for example, has the installation manual online and one of the pages has charging regimens for all of the different battery types. Just double the 12V charging voltages for 24V.
Sy-Revolution
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The listing states 68dB at 6m which didn't sound (excuse the pun) too bad to me, most seem to be 71 at 7m. I'm planning to fit inside the engine room with exhaust led outside.
I'll be fitting soalr panels too so hopefully won't run it so much in summer.
Thanks for the infos everybody.
Cheers,
C.
I'll be fitting soalr panels too so hopefully won't run it so much in summer.
Thanks for the infos everybody.
Cheers,
C.
pvb
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You may need to add fans to ensure that there's enough cool air to prevent overheating.
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Initially, yes. But, as I'm sure Vic knows, to charge a lead-acid battery the voltage should not be constant. The only way to use this generator is via a charger, it isn't mean to charge batteries.
VicS
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You might just have to use it like you would an engine driven alternator but at least you'd be able to ramp the volts up slowly by hand to give an appropriate maximum current and then when charged the volts could be reduced manually to a float level.
Sy-Revolution
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I wonder if it could be used in conjunction with an Adverc or Sterling controller?
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At not much more than €499 you could buy a petrol 240V generator from Machine Mart and a Sterling Pro Charge Ultra 24V Charger. This could offer you a very flexible charging system (mains or generator) with 240 V power.
Just an idea with other matters requiring consideration as well.
Just an idea with other matters requiring consideration as well.
Sy-Revolution
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The charger alone is £535.42 (from yachtbits) and supplies 30 amps. A descent 5k diesel genset is going to be over £1200. I want to avoid using petrol if I can, fire risk is one reason the other is having to store/buy separate fuels for engine/genny etc. The boat is already fitted with a 1600w Sterling inverter/charger, but we'll not have a mains connection most of the time.
I may well go for a diesel 240v genset as well (for power tools/welder etc) but I'm gambling that for the money I'll get more amps per buck/hour into the batteries with the 24v genny. We'll also be fitting a descent solar array + wind gen (maybe) to float charge the batteries in anything except winter.
Cheers,
C.
I may well go for a diesel 240v genset as well (for power tools/welder etc) but I'm gambling that for the money I'll get more amps per buck/hour into the batteries with the 24v genny. We'll also be fitting a descent solar array + wind gen (maybe) to float charge the batteries in anything except winter.
Cheers,
C.