Consider Sterling Power too. It looks a nearly exact match to the ProMariner.
https://www.sterling-power-usa.com/ Josh On Thu, Oct 31, 2019, 10:43 AM John Conklin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks wil have a look > I like the digital red out on the 1240 nice ! > But hoping it’s a fuse ;) > > John Conklin > S/V Halcyon > S/V Heartbeat > www.flirtingwithfire.com > > > On Oct 31, 2019, at 10:29 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Where the 120v comes into the unit I recall a 10amp automotive fuse. When > my Xantrex died it gave very similar symptoms. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Thu, Oct 31, 2019, 8:28 AM John Conklin via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Ed, >> >> ! I will try to check that today but I di not see any in line fuse ? Fit >> is the issue the 1240 looks to be 12” wide? >> >> I wil try to get a few pics of the situation. >> >> Thanks again ! >> >> John C >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Edd >> Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Thursday, October 31, 2019 8:19:36 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Cc:* Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger >> Connected? >> >> John, >> >> Before you change the unit (and if you do, go with the ProNautic 1240P) >> you should check the fuses. Odds are there are one or two inside the >> charger (near all the connections) and there should be one in line between >> the charger and the battery. >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> ———————————————- >> Edd M. Schillay >> Captain of the “Starship Enterprise” >> C&C 37+ | Sail No.: NCC-1701-B >> Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL >> www.StarshipSailing.com >> ———————————————- >> 914.774.9767 | Mobile >> ———————————————- >> Sent via iPhone X >> iPhone. iTypos. iApologize >> >> >> On Oct 31, 2019, at 8:10 AM, John Conklin via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> My West Marine 40 Amp Charger Inverter appears DEAD ! no life. House >> bank is pretty new but when I checked the 2 started batteries(flooded) and >> 1 was dry as a cork so is that starter battery also shot shot?!! House bank >> looks fine and holds charge, but all were drained to zero, with >> dehumidifier fans on for the week. I think Start Batteries are 2017? >> >> Guessing charger is shot and this is my problem? What I was getting at >> is what would be a good replacement for the West Marine 40 amp ? cute >> little place inside door back against wall in small compartment left of >> companion way Ughh! how can I check that to be sure as I did’nt see a >> fuse or anything. >> >> >> >> Thanks ! >> >> John Conklin >> >> S/V Halcyon >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Josh >> Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2019 3:20:25 PM >> *To:* C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Cc:* Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger >> Connected? >> >> I have a modern charger. ProMariner P-Nautic 1260. Granted my batteries >> are big and not failing. >> >> For unknown reasons I have blown a Xantrex True Charge 40 amp(modern). >> Refunded under warranty. Could have been bad luck but I'm leaning towards >> the idea that it is bad engineering. Under the exact same conditions I've >> never had a problem with the P-Nautic. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 1:27 PM Steve Thomas via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Ok, so I have read the other responses and what your experience means to >> me is that you have been doing this with reasonably good batteries and or >> older battery chargers. I too have never had a problem with the charger in >> a boat but I have personally killed 4 or 5 of the modern chargers with >> electronic voltage regulation by attempting to start cars and tractors with >> the chargers still hooked up. Here is what I think is happening: When the >> starter relay opens the starter motor circuit, there is a high voltage >> inductive kick-back from the collapsing magnetic field in the motor that is >> "clamped" to a lower voltage by the low impedance through a good battery. >> If because of a bad battery or wiring or whatever that energy is not >> clamped down to a low enough voltage then it kills the voltage regulator >> electronics. The rectifier diodes themselves have survived. I have >> installed a shorting wire around the circuit board in a couple of the >> affected chargers and they still work but they are anything but regulated >> now. >> >> A suitably large rectifier diode installed across the starter motor could >> prevent this from happening. >> >> Steve Thomas >> >> >> >> ---- Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Listers, >> >> I’m seeing conflicting opinions on the web and would like to know from >> the collected wisdom of the group. >> >> Is it OK or not OK to start your engine while your battery charger is >> running? >> >> I was surprised to see some people say it is not, as people have been >> jump-starting their car engines for decades, but am interested in seeing >> what you all have to say on this. >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Captain of the Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL >> >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. 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