Project Brupeg · video

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Damien and Jess fabricate a custom battery box for six Victron lithium batteries aboard their vessel, Brupeg.0:43 Because these batteries do not conform to standard N200 lead-acid dimensions, the pair constructs a rigid frame using one-inch radius-corner aluminum box section.1:03 The design features a five-bar base for support and a central bar for securing the batteries, intended for cladding in one-millimeter aluminum sheet with a perspex front.1:21 Fabrication stalls when the AC TIG welder fails; a diagnostic call to Unimig identifies a faulty circuit board, which the manufacturer replaces overnight.2:56 While waiting for the repair, the crew prepares an electrical distribution cupboard by sanding, painting, and installing timber supports for DIN rail breakers and cable trays.9:59 Once the welder is operational, Damien tacks the aluminum frame together, ensuring the structure remains square before final welding.26:41 The project also involves installing a new generator to address power supply limitations at their current berth.18:52

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