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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Gardner Electrical system upgrade], including new alternator, regulator, and starting battery by John Gardner<br>
 
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Gardner Electrical system upgrade], including new alternator, regulator, and starting battery by John Gardner<br>
 
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Moe Comprehensive electrical system upgrade] with detailed wiring schmatic by Jim Moe<br>
 
[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Moe Comprehensive electrical system upgrade] with detailed wiring schmatic by Jim Moe<br>
[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-electrical-system-upgrade-3.html Electrical System Upgrade 3]<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Elkin Another perspective on a 12 VDC electrical system upgrade] by Mark Elkin<br>
 
[http://c34.org/faq-pages/faq-engine-harness-upgrade.html <font color=red>Engine Harness</font color>]<br>
 
[http://c34.org/faq-pages/faq-engine-harness-upgrade.html <font color=red>Engine Harness</font color>]<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/glowplugs Glow plug solenoid Installation] for faster starting<br>

Revision as of 06:45, 12 January 2009

Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.

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

Adding AC panel lights for readability at a distance
Cabin lights -troubleshooting
Electrical system upgrade, including new alternator, regulator, and starting battery by John Gardner
Comprehensive electrical system upgrade with detailed wiring schmatic by Jim Moe
Another perspective on a 12 VDC electrical system upgrade by Mark Elkin
Engine Harness
Glow plug solenoid Installation for faster starting
Wiring Diagram
Nav Light Troubleshooting
New Panel
Galley Light
Switch Telltales
Refrigeration
Halogen Lights
Unswitched 12V panel
Engine Harness 2

Generators

Many have added portable gas generators for spending extended time cruising. Some have used wind generators to supplement their power requirements.

Inverters

Installation

Freedom 20 installation

Solar

Starters

Secondary Start Switch
Slow Start Fix

Items of Interest

Lightning
Misc Projects

There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.