My Windlass and Thruster Battery Only Charge on Shorepower - Is This Wrong?
7 de março de 2021 · 4 min · 7K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
A boat owner with three separate battery banks—engine, house, and a dedicated bank for the windlass and thruster—reports that the windlass and thruster bank only charges via shore power.0:12 Because the vessel lacks a generator, this bank receives no charge from the alternator while the engine runs.0:51 Jeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems identifies this as a significant electrical deficiency, noting that windlasses and thrusters are high-draw inductive loads that suffer premature failure when operated at low voltage.1:50 Since these motors are used primarily while underway or at anchor, the battery bank requires a charging source while the engine is running to prevent chronic depletion.1:19 To resolve this, install a battery combiner, a battery-to-battery charger, or a battery isolator to route alternator output to the thruster and windlass bank.2:17 Maintaining proper voltage levels prevents motor damage and ensures reliable operation of docking and anchoring equipment.3:00
Mais de Pacific Yacht Systems
De Pacific Yacht Systems — veja o barco, a tripulação e cada vídeo analisado do canal.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Um e-mail com os melhores achados da frota — os momentos, barcos e histórias que valem o seu tempo de visualização. Insira seu endereço para receber sua própria cópia.