Search found 8 matches

by J.Sarge
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: solar install
Replies: 26
Views: 10530

Re: solar install

correction to my last reply, during float charge, the victron BMV shows the battery voltage at 13.5 for each batt.
by J.Sarge
Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: solar install
Replies: 26
Views: 10530

Re: solar install

Jason, What does the battery monitor say the voltage is when the batteries are 'fully charged' by the Charles 30-amp charger? I believe both the Charles charger and your solar charger will have a charing profile based on the battery voltage. Both will charge the batteries up to some maximum voltage...
by J.Sarge
Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: solar install
Replies: 26
Views: 10530

Re: solar install

May I ask what type of panels you put on your Bimini? as I'm not cruising full time yet :( I went with a fairly inexpensive option with pretty good reviews from amazon... I just need something to augment our power consumption when we sail and are at anchor for a night or two here or there. the pane...
by J.Sarge
Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: solar install
Replies: 26
Views: 10530

solar install

Hey Everyone! Just installed a 200W solar array on the Bimini top--two HQST 100W flexible panels that were installed on the Bimini itself via zippers that were sewn onto the panels and the Bimini. the panels are wired in parallel going to one 20 amp HQST mppt controller. the negative from the contro...
by J.Sarge
Tue May 29, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: Lewmar Opening Portlight Seal
Replies: 12
Views: 4989

Re: Lewmar Opening Portlight Seal

I believe they are supposed to be installed with silicone or other similar sealant applied to the inside of the port light opening. 2 of mine started leaking this weekend. the leaks look to be coming from the seam where the ends of the gasket should be glued together. whoever installed these 2 insta...
by J.Sarge
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Rigging Forum
Topic: Rocna Anchror Question /Chain size
Replies: 20
Views: 7868

Re: Rocna Anchror Question /Chain size

what size rocna did you go with?
by J.Sarge
Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Hot Water supply to galley faucet
Replies: 8
Views: 11583

Re: Hot Water supply to galley faucet

replaced the faucet for the galley sink this past weekend and of course the fitting for the hot side connection starts leaking at the crimped connection... has anyone had any luck repairing/replacing these fittings? I can't find anything on Catalina Direct on these...
IMG_3078.JPG
IMG_3078.JPG (135.46 KiB) Viewed 4626 times
by J.Sarge
Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Head Forum
Topic: Composting Head
Replies: 1
Views: 2596

Composting Head

Getting ready to remove the existing electric head, holding tank, and all associated plumbing that goes with them in order to install an Air Head Composting head. Just wondering if anyone else has done this conversion or a similar one in the past. Any advise or pictures would be greatly appreciated....