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DC Marine Electrical Install (part 1) - Project Brupeg Ep.365

July 21, 2024 · 45 min · 27K views

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The crew of the former fishing trawler Brupeg installs a large-scale DC electrical system, transitioning from a cramped battery box to a secondary electrical cupboard in the hallway to accommodate the system's physical footprint.22:15 The project involves mounting lithium batteries in a gas-tight, vented aluminum enclosure, requiring custom cable glands and internal stoppers to prevent battery movement.1:58 Due to space constraints, the team relocates Victron charge controllers, bus bars, and fuse blocks to a dedicated wall-mounted cable tray system in an adjacent cupboard.24:04 The installation includes three 150-70 MPPT controllers and two 120-amp units, requiring precise cable management and DIN rail mounting.23:18 Separately, the crew fabricates and welds a stainless steel exhaust system for the vessel's generator, utilizing a slip-joint design with exhaust gaskets and rubber-mounted supports to ensure vibration isolation and quiet operation.36:30 The generator successfully passes a pressure test of the coolant system, clearing the way for final DC system termination and commissioning.42:43 Proper planning of component layout and physical space is essential when retrofitting complex electrical systems into tight marine compartments.

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