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We need your help to fix our electrics - Brupeg Ep. 347

17 de marzo de 2024 · 15 min · 39K visitas

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The electrical system on the 16,000-liter capacity expedition vessel Brewpeg requires a complete overhaul to resolve chronic failures in charging, inversion, and power management. The current setup, which combines solar, wind, and a small air-cooled generator, suffers from undersized charge controllers, incompatible components that do not communicate, and a lack of DC-DC regulation for the main engine alternator.8:12 These deficiencies caused the charge controllers to overheat and fail, leaving the boat without reliable power for its lithium house bank.Watch The owners intend to replace the existing inverters and controllers with a unified, networked system capable of managing high-current loads and integrating shore power, solar, and generator inputs.12:42 They are launching a two-tier crowdfunding campaign to finance these upgrades, prioritizing essential repairs to meet a two-month deadline for departing Australian waters.12:25 The project aims to transition from a patchwork of budget components to a professional-grade, integrated power architecture to support long-range ocean research.

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