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Ep. 21 | Completely new onboard electrical system installed by myself! -Blue Horizon-
August 3, 2020 · 11 min · 89K views · Muiden
What this video covers
The electrical system upgrade on the boat centers on a 520 Ah battery bank consisting of four 130 Ah batteries, each weighing 38 kilograms.1:12 The installation utilizes Victron components, including a MultiPlus inverter-charger that converts 12V DC to 230V AC and manages shore power charging.10:14 A central positive busbar in the engine room distributes power to the starter battery relay, the salon switchboard, and the MultiPlus unit.2:31 Solar charging is managed by two controllers connected to the negative busbar, with panels currently producing up to 160 watts.3:08 A galvanic isolator protects the steel hull from potential differences when connected to shore power.3:27 The system is monitored via Bluetooth-enabled modules, allowing real-time tracking of battery percentage, voltage, and current draw through a mobile app.5:54 The refit also includes a new 230V AC distribution panel with residual current circuit breakers and a rewired navigation console featuring a plotter, radar, depth sounder, and log.7:25 All wiring uses crimped cable lugs and ferrules, with connections secured to the steel structure using self-tapping screws.4:33
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