This was a long project to complete, the learning curve was steep and in the back of my head the mantra of Mr Calder was always present. “Keep the system balanced, if you want success”
Understanding the needs, balancing all the element of the system and finally finding the most practical and economical solution. It took a good 9 months, but all along John Stevens the owner of Electromaax took my phone callsssssssssss, answered my e-mailsssssssssss in a timely manner and with an amazing demeanour. The British “flegme”, as we call it in French at its best.
We went from a 160 Amp alternator via the regular circuit, to trying to have a second one mounted to engine (not easily feasible on a 3YM30) directly linked to the house battery and leave the present one alone. To finally after a last consultation and estimating we would need to feel about 100Amp deficit on Passage. We saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
The answer making the most sense, was two 100 Amp alternators with a Sterling Pro Split R PSRT134 to replace the Studer isolator. The smaller “Dynamo” would not overload the engine, and we could run it with the regular set up just updating the belt to Fleet runner from NAPA. The black box will manage the input of two alternators and the three battery banks.
Done deal now we just need to decide where we are going to purchase it. Two water maker companies are still in the race, let’s see who make the final cut? One supplies both, the other we will just need to buy locally the alternators. Having two boats shows coming up locally (well if for you a four hours drive feels like local to you) this should help complete our purchase list, and live us with only the install part, easy.
We have a winner, for the bragging contest of how hot it is in Mexico! Larry…
Larry mentionned casually in his e-mail that life was good and 28 degrees all day is perfect if not a little hot during the afternoon. This will not surprise anybody knowing him. Thanks Larry see you soon in the snow and cold…
So, that is 100amp on each motor, upgrading from 60 ?
Sounds very good.
yes so not to big for the engine will give about 2-3 time the amount of present output. Just enough to optimize diesel burn.