T&T: Ramifications of AGM batteries

[R C Smith Jr]

Bob Frenier wrote:

> AGM's store more energy much faster for longer periods than, say,
> cold plate systems. So, where does that send the "best reefer" conversation?
> I could add "water heating" & "loading engines properly at low RPM" & "long
> times with no genset noise at quiet anchorages" & "cabin heat" & "ac
> appliances via dedicated, correctly sized inverters"

Bob,

You ask: where does that send the "best reefer" conversation? Why, to Sears
of course. Just get the best Energy Star, crushed-ice-in-the-door Kenmore
reefer that can fit. And the same for the other appliances: TV, Stereo,
toaster, microwave, davit winch, etc. Four 8D AGMs and a decent inverter and
you are quiet most of each day. Don't bother with dedicated inverters, run
the whole boat! Water heater gets charged along with the batteries.

Heat and A/C!!!??? Damn son, it's a boat, become a snowbird!

Bob in rainy DC
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