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smokey73 replied to the thread Wiring Diagram for Lithium Ion installation.I just showed simplified ground circuit. All Ground Wires are matched to the size of the hot wires for size. The 2/0 positive wires... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.I didn't learn one iota of sailing lexicon in school, John. I learned it on the water and in Royce's Sailing Illustrated, a book I have... -
There was a time when all of us were unfamiliar with proper terminology. Having said that, it would help immensely when someone asks a... -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Leak-Quest.If the leak is after the pump you’ll hear the pump cycling to rebuild pressure every few minutes (or hours, if you have an accumulator)... -
jssailem replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Is that because in the 1800's - 1900's, "side stays" referred to the whale bone stiffeners used in the women's under garments of the era? -
I kind of chuckle when someone asks about their "side stays".
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jssailem replied to the thread Wiring Diagram for Lithium Ion installation.Smokie, I see the specifications for the positive wires. I do not see a specification for the ground wire. If the positive conductor to...
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The one thing that strikes me is that the fuse between the charge bus and positive bus should probably be on the positive bus side of... -
CCalif. Ted replied to the thread Repairing lifeline connection.I had a friend who had engraved plaques attached, "DO NOT LEAN ON LIFELINES" which faced both the deck and the dock idlers.
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CCalif. Ted replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.I kind of chuckle when someone asks about their "side stays".
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You’ll probably want to dial the XS down to 40 amps, to not overwhelm the alternator. -
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The 300A class T can protect the 2/0 cables, but the AWG 2 cables have a maximum ampacity of 210 amps (assuming 105 degree rated...
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Ok thanks for the reply.
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jssailem replied to the thread Wireless wind instrument…...There are valid reasons to choose wireless vs. wired equipment. The competent boat owner faces the issue with the recognition of the...
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Wiring Diagram for Lithium Ion installation.If I remember right you have temperature sensing external regulation though? The 50% rule of thumb is for dumb internally regulated...