T&T: Subject: Re: Battery Charging

[Darrell Abed]

Since it's been brought up (Blue Sea ACR) I'll add to the confusion.



I have a Xantrex XC3012 shore power charger wired directly to my 2 battery
banks, not going through any switches.  So now my shore charging requirements
appear to be completely under control.



I have the Blue Sea "Add a Battery"
http://bluesea.com/category/2/productline/overview/329 package sitting on the
shelf collecting dust.  I had planned on using it to run my alternator
charging. But, now I'm wondering .... I'm 99% sure it will be fine while
underway.  However, if I'm at the dock, on shore power, won't the ACR try to
over-ride the "Smart" part of my Xantrex charger?  The Xantrex charger looks
at the batts and determines which bank will be in which phase (Bulk,
Absorption, Float), what voltage & amps it will receive and the timing of
everything.  I'm concerned about conflicts between the 2 "Smart" systems.



Any thoughts?



Thanks,
Darrell








> As it happens I have been looking into Blue Sea product this morning.
> They hav a product called SI Automatic Charging Relay part #7610. which
> fits the requirement.
>
>> Arild
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