Update on my previous comment adding Westpac Marine for jacklines. They now do not make jacklines or tethers. I contacted…
Hi Craig, Here you go, all is explained: https://www.morganscloud.com/2024/01/29/lithium-batteries-buyers-guide-part-1-bms-requirements/ The point being that if the shut down of charging sources…
Hi John, What I meant with “better” was specified, and not a sweeping conclusion: Much cheaper and much more durable.…
Thank you.
Loose torque costs lives
Hello John, I’m a novice (to the group and Lithium knowledge level) . I have a question regarding Point #2…
Hi John, Here you go: https://www.morganscloud.com/2020/01/03/four-hand-tools-i-should-have-bought-years-ago/ Don’t forget the search box on the menu, that’s how I found the above…
Hi Stein I suspect that the bank you saw explode was a huge one used in a ferry for propulsion.…
I am easily convinced that proper torque on nuts, bolts and screws will improve the sailing life of my boat.…
Hi Devon, About equalising LA batteries, on our boat it’s was very easy: 1. Open the Victron Connect app on…
Hi Kurt, Wow, great you had the understanding from your professional career to fix this. And thanks for sharing the…
Hi Devon, You are right, AGM is a subset of lead acid. Equalization of LifeLine AGMs is routine, documented in…
Hi Eero, Yes, start there. That said, I think would still dive to be sure, but I’m probably being too…
Hi David, https://balmar.net/balmar-technology/altmount-serpentine-conversion-technology/ Balmar are just one vendor of kits. And some engines come with them as standard.
Hi David, I have never seen a direct drive alternator on a propulsion engine, although it’s often done on purpose…
Hi David, Yes, pretty inefficient. That said, it does get better at high voltages, one of the be Benafits of…
Real life experience here. Several years ago, I had a new mast installed by a professional rigger. The vang attachment…
Thanks for that John. AGM’s, I believe are a Lead Acid variant. The battery I write of that is in…
Concepts are good but the actual numbers are significantly different. I took the Yanmar 4JH45 (their smallest 4 cyl) rated…
Hi there! Currently our 100m of 10mm chain does not self-stow in the anchor locker. As our boat is made…