Stirling Power Ltd?

[Dougal]

Are they not what they once were, or was it only ever my perception that they produced real quality kit, and backed it up with superb support?
The last two items I bought from them, failed just outside of warranty, and they never replied to enquires.
I've just spoken with another skipper who's also had similar issues.
Anyone else?

 

[Graham_Wright]

They've always had a mixed reputation.

It depends on the weather I think.

 

[Graham376]

I had an inverter pack up and Charles answered the phone, advising me to send it back on return to UK. When I phoned for repair address, woman who answered said "I wish Charles wouldn't speak to customers, we won't repair anything out of warranty". Due to their attitude I no longer buy Sterling products.

 

[Graham_Wright]

You could try my mate Richard. He's a whizz kid and has saved me a few thousand.

Pm me for contact details.

 

[Dougal]

mmm.... Don't see a way to send PMs from mobile. Or am I missing the obvious?

 

[GHA]

Never had a problem with sterling kit, the pro charge ultra is great, can't be many chargers that end of the budget can do an equalising cycle.

 

[matthewriches]

I deliberately won’t fit Sterling kit unless specifically instructed to by the customer on pleasure boats. Under no circumstances do I fit it to any small commercial boats that I work on - only Mastervolt or if needed, Victron chargers.

 

[garvellachs]

We have fitted a Sterling charger and an alternator booster; both attractively priced and working fine after several years.

 

[pawl]

Well may just be luck, I've had several items from Sterling over the years and they've all been good. Also they have been very helpful with advice when I've needed it. In fact the original Sterling charger which I replaced with a larger one, is now running all my garden lights and pond pump, it's on 24/7 and doesn't seem to complain. I can only speak as I find.

 

[Mikedefieslife]

Victron is the 'IN' company these days. Good quality kit, reasonable prices, and open source for those that like to tinker.

 

[Minchsailor]

I have a Sterling mains charger which seems good, but the Sterling alternator controller seems a bit 'iffy'.

 

[cpedw]

Victron is the 'IN' company these days. Good quality kit, reasonable prices, and open source for those that like to tinker.

Is there a Victron (or other supplier) equivalent of the Sterling Alternator to Battery https://sterling-power.com/products/alternator-to-battery-chargers-up-to-130a ? I can't identify any such from the Victron website. I don't think a DC-DC converter is what I want - but it's the closest match I can spot.

Derek

 

[BabaYaga]

Is there a Victron (or other supplier) equivalent of the Sterling Alternator to Battery

CTEK makes something similar, though not identical. For instance this one:
https://www.ctek.com/products/vehicle/d250sa
Could be combined with this box for splitting and prioritizing the charge:
https://www.ctek.com/products/vehicle/smartpass-120