What??? You're using the house bank to start the engine? Do you have one bank, or is the switch on
"BOTH"? You have a lot to learn if you want to do two days in a row!


"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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Katy, the electric head requires two flushes which last less than 5 seconds
each. We've been out sailing all day, used the head, 12v fridge, watched TV at
anchor and used lights. Next morning the battery monitor shows a drain, but
nothing close to preventing an engine start.

RB

What??? You're using the house bank to start the engine? Do you have one
bank, or is the switch on
"BOTH"? You have a lot to learn if you want to do two days in a row!

Three way system, with 3 batteries now installed (two grp. 27, one 24).
Batteries are truly isolated (Not just the switch) and we have a 3rd group 24
for backup which is also isolated. There is a small 6 amp seperate charger
installed for that one now. The Charles charger is a 50 amp for the mains.

RB

You don't have separate batteries???????


Cheers MC

CANDChelp wrote:
Katy, the electric head requires two flushes which last less than 5 seconds
each. We've been out sailing all day, used the head, 12v fridge, watched TV at
anchor and used lights. Next morning the battery monitor shows a drain, but
nothing close to preventing an engine start.

RB

Ah I see, you admit incomepetance and he loses???? Planet Booby is wierd!

Exactly. I think you lost sight of the original thread. Tunnel vision on the
part of most people here generally leaves me the victor.

RB

On 23 Jul 2003 14:01:43 GMT, (CANDChelp) wrote this
crap:


Top items aboard Alien...not all sailing related....all new to us!

12 Volt Fridge. Simply fantastic!!! No more buying ice for day trips and
overnighters. The thing makes ice FAST and gets everything cold. We bought some
tupperware so meats can stay aboard.

Self Tailing Winches: Everyone loves em'! I can trim one handed from the wheel
and it's far easier on the girls. The winches are large, which doesn't hurt! 8
winches, 7 are self tailing!

Dinette: What a great idea! 4 people can sit and eat without blocking the whole
cabin. The whole boat seems bigger inside!

Electric Head: I had originally planned to remove it, but damn it's great. Just
press the button and woooosh! The opening vent hatch above the head is a great
idea!

Nav Station: A sitdown nav station...and it's comfortable, even for writing!

Hot water: H/C pressure water! Coolness!

Radar: Well, we're still learning about it, but it's fun!

MORE TO COME!!!

Capt RB

Welcome to the real world.




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