Difference between revisions of "Electrical"
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/ac-panel-lights Adding AC panel lights] for readability at a distance <br> | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/ac-panel-lights Adding AC panel lights] for readability at a distance <br> | ||
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/cabin_lighting_comments Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br> | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/cabin_lighting_comments Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/panel_rewire Electrical panel]: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro<br> | ||
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Moe Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br> | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Moe Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br> | ||
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Gardner Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br> | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Gardner Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br> | ||
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/glowplugs Glow plug solenoid Installation] for faster starting<br> | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/glowplugs Glow plug solenoid Installation] for faster starting<br> | ||
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/nav_light_troubleshooting Nav Lights Troubleshooting]<br> | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/nav_light_troubleshooting Nav Lights Troubleshooting]<br> | ||
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-yorkshire-rose-galley-light.html Galley Light]<br> | [http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-yorkshire-rose-galley-light.html Galley Light]<br> | ||
[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-painted-rocker-switches.html Switch Telltales]<br> | [http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-painted-rocker-switches.html Switch Telltales]<br> |
Revision as of 02:00, 13 January 2009
Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.
Contents
Batteries
Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries
Detailed discussion of battery types by Jim Moe
Battery monitor placement
Alternators and Battery Chargers
All about alternator belt tension & pulleys
Alternator mount/bracket upgrade Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners
Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation by John Nixon
In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation
Truecharge battery charger installation under the sink on a Mk II
Shore Power
Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting
Adding AC panel lights for readability at a distance
Cabin lights -troubleshooting
Electrical panel: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro
Electrical system upgrade: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe
Electrical system upgrade by John Gardner
Electrical system upgrade: Another perspective by Mark Elkin
Electrical system upgrade by Capt. Al
Engine electrical harness Important WARNING for M25 owners
Glow plug solenoid Installation for faster starting
Nav Lights Troubleshooting
Galley Light
Switch Telltales
Refrigeration
Halogen Lights
Unswitched 12V panel
Generators
Many have added portable gas generators for spending extended time cruising. Some have used wind generators to supplement their power requirements.
Inverters
Solar
Starters
Secondary Start Switch
Slow Start Fix
Items of Interest
There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.