The specs and operating characteristics of the Echo-Charge are here: http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Accessories/Auxiliary-Battery-Charger/Echo-charge-OwnerGuide%28445-0204-01-01%29.pdf
Rich Knowles LF 38 in Halifax (For sale) Nanaimo, BC > On Feb 2, 2015, at 07:24, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > The echo has a max output current (IIRC 20A) and can be programmed for lower > currents and different chemistries. > > The high output of the alternator would quickly exceed the safe charge rate > of the starting battery. Flooded should charge at no greater than 25% of > capacity. Gel ~30%. AGM ~ 40%. > > Josh > >> On Feb 2, 2015 10:19 AM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> Listers, >> >> So now I have another stupid question. >> >> If the echo charger senses voltage over 13 and then transfers some of >> that charge to the other battery, why bother taking the alternator output to >> the house bank? If I leave the starter and alternator on the starting >> battery, wouldn’t the charge then also go to the house bank when the engine >> is running? (accessing the back of the alternator isn’t easy on a 37+) >> >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> City Island, NY >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log >> >> On Feb 2, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Knowles Rich via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Hi All! >> >> I’ve been busy moving to Vancouver Island and not keeping up with the list. >> Finally settling down here in Nanaimo and have a bit of time. >> >> My primary electrical diagram and a writeup is at: >> >> http://www.sailpower.ca/pleasure-boat-primary-wiring/ >> >> Willing to answer questions. >> >> Also: >> >> A shameless note that INDIGO is still for sale back in Halifax. Had an >> acceptable offer until he found out his marina could only lift a maximum >> 11’9” beam so she’s back on the market. >> >> Don’t forget a US dollar buys $1.27 Canadian today, Feb 1. >> >> http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1039227171 >> >> >> Back to sorting stuff:) >> >> Rich Knowles >> INDIGO LF38 >> Halifax, NS. >> >> >>> On Jan 30, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I was looking for the same diagram...to send to Edd. Can't seem to find >>> the drawing or the old post. Can you post the drawing for all of us? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Josh Muckley >>> S/V Sea Hawk >>> >>>> On Jan 30, 2015 2:28 PM, "Bill Coleman via CnC-List" >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> Edd, >>>> >>>> I am sending you Rich Knowles diagram he sent out a year or so ago. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd >>>> Schillay via CnC-List >>>> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 11:46 AM >>>> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>>> Subject: Stus-List Wiring Diagram >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Listers, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> One of my Spring projects is to rewire the main DC circuits. >>>> Specifically, I’m looking to change from the 1/2/All system to a >>>> Starting/House switch and use an echo charger for the house bank. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I know others on the list have done this. Does anyone have a >>>> wiring diagram they can share? I am especially interested in how to wire >>>> in the alternator, the shore-power battery charger and the solar panel. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I’m also looking to, if space permits, use a 12V battery for >>>> the starter and 6 or more golf cart (6V) batteries for the house bank. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 12 weeks to launch! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> All the best, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Edd >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Edd M. 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