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Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by redoxide, Jan 10, 2019.

  1. matty

    matty Supporter

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  2. theBusmonkey

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    I've been looking at them and trying to justify one for about as long haha.
    In the end I went for the multi component set up simply because it was a bit cheaper.
    As you know I've got big cables on everything anyway but I do like the idea of a more efficient use of the alternator and the fact you could hang a gel or agm battery off the other end of it, whilst keeping a flooded lead acid for the starter.
    Now I just need to convince myself that the Smartpass 120 is a necessary partner:eek:
     
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  3. theBusmonkey

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    That's one of the reasons I keep the boat simple. Sterling, Victron, Mastervolt, Bluesea £££££££££££
     
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  4. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    The Sterling Digital alternator charge controller helps the batteries on my boat.
    It turns the alternator into a 4 stage battery charger. And it only cost £100..

    Trouble is on my 7HP 330cc Yanmar diesel, it drops the idle speed towards zero on a cold engine and makes it hard to get the engine in gear without stalling it.
     
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