Phew. I’m getting there. I lile this job though. It’s indoors and i know what i’m doing when it comes to electricity, so it’s quite enjoyable. Ideally i should have three breakers on the distribution unit, but i ain’t, so i’ve got to work with i’ve got.
The charger on on one breaker, and the 230v domestic sockets and calorifier are on the other. The calorifier will be via a fused switch.
The battery is now in place in the box i made, which has been expoxied to the hull. It’s white because i used filler compound to thicken it up for a better bond. It has, afterall, got to stop a 61kg battery from moving.
looking great. 61kg is one big battery! what amp hours is that providing? Iv followed your site for a while and have to say its great. my wife and i are getting out of this ratrace next year selling up and moving aboard. Any future trips with kudu planned?
regards
Andy
Hey Andy, I promise you it’s the best thing you’ll ever do. I’ve met one or two couple that have grown tired of the life afloat and have returned to shore, but they tend to have one thing in common; they don’t move anywhere.
61kg battery, yeah, having lifted the bugger on to the boat I can confirm it’s rather weighty. Only a couple bags of sugar lighter than me in fact.