Difference between revisions of "Electrical"
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*[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cabin_Lights:_Where_to_look_if_they_don%27t_work%2C_tips_on_troubleshooting Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br> | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cabin_Lights:_Where_to_look_if_they_don%27t_work%2C_tips_on_troubleshooting Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br> | ||
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| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Building_a_New_Electrical_Control_Panel Electrical panel]: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Building_a_New_Electrical_Control_Panel Electrical panel]: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro<br> |
*[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Catalina_34_Electrical_System_Upgrade Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br> | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Catalina_34_Electrical_System_Upgrade Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br> | ||
*[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=12_VDC_Electrical_System_Upgrade_%E2%80%93_Winter_2003 Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br> | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=12_VDC_Electrical_System_Upgrade_%E2%80%93_Winter_2003 Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br> | ||
Revision as of 04:00, 5 February 2009
Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.
Contents
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
Batteries
- Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries
- Detailed discussion of battery types by Jim Moe
- Battery monitor placement
Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting
- Adding AC panel lights for readability at a distance
- Bow and Stern Navigation Light Replacement
- Cabin lights -troubleshooting
- Diagnosing Dim Nav Lights
- 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 harness upgrade: A comprehensive overview by Gerry Douglas Important WARNING for M25 owners
- Engine harness upgrade by Capt. Al
- Galley light installation
- Galley light mounts
- Glow plug solenoid Installation for faster starting
- Panel switch telltales: How to tell the on/off state of panel switches from a distance
- Unswitched 12V wiring instructions
Generators
Inverters
Lightning
Shore Power
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Solar
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Starters
- Secondary start switch
- Slow start fix with a wiring upgrade, starter re-build, and new starting battery by Mike Vaccaro
Items of Interest
There are over 75 Tech Notes on these subjects.
