Ritchie...
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:10pm
Post Subject:
230v electrics
Hi Tony, the electrician has done several off-grid installs and has some experience of boat electrics. He's a friend who will research everything required to install correctly and safely. The alternator is as you say 100amps not ah. Apologies. I've spoken with the engine builder who has used this unit before and has the correct pulley system for it. Your correct that it will be 4.8kw. I'm no expert in this field so have to take the advice given by the engine builder. With regards to the pumps I agree this will not save me money. It's more the fridge, TV, washing machine and things that will be a lot cheaper and with lighting I'll have much more choice as to fittings. Although I am considering running the lights at 48v. As for this being a project.. your correct again 🙂. I understand this is going to be more difficult than maybe I realise but I'm hoping by doing enough research and getting very helpful advise from people that know. (Thank you Tony). That I'll be able to do this.