[Rhodes22-list] Electrical

[David Culp]

Just kind of dove-tailing on what has been said:

1.  I have a masthead/steaming light that is run off the "Anchor Light"
switch and circuit.  It is my understanding when anchored that you are to
display one white all-around light.  Whether a white steaming light and a
white stern light on together meets this requirement, I don't know.  My
stern light is on a separate switch from the red/green running lights so
this might be the reason it was designed that way.  On my lake, you can't
have too many lights on, so I also carry a big flashlight to shine on the
sail if someone gets close.  In addition, I added a white all-around light
to the top of the mast run off the the same circuit/switch just to make sure
when I am anchored.

2.  I was just reading somewhere that you do not need a regulator for solar
panels whose output is 10 watts or less.  More then 10 watts and/or multiple
panels and a regulator is recommended.  I have two 10 watt panels that were
installed at GBI and two deep cycle batteries installed in the boat with no
regulator.  In three years, I haven't had any problems with them boiling
off, but neither do they last longer then their two year rating which is
surprising in my moderate climate.  Having a regulator would help extend
their useful life I would think.  My 5hp Honda outboard doesn't have a
starter/gen to charge the batteries and with only short distances to motor,
I don't miss it.  The old outboard had the starter/gen connected directly to
the starting battery-so no regulation there.

3.  No charger built in-but not a bad idea if solar panels can't recharge
you fast enough.  If you built a charger in, where would you put it?  Maybe
in the battery compartment mounted on the bulkhead next to the head and pick
power off the 115 outlet in the head?

David

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I'll take a stab too.

1.  I've got a masthead light that is on the anchor light circuit.
2.  Depends on the amperage of the solar panels.  Mine does not need a
regulator, since it's only an 11 watt (about 1 amp) charger and won't
overcharge the battery.  I "think" I recall that less than 1.5 amps you
don't need a regulator (don't quote me on that).  Larger solar panels
probably need a regulator.
3.  Don't know!

Rob
S/V Getaway
1976 Rhodes 22



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I have a new r22 and am trying to figure out a few things.
1. Anchor light circuit is included on the panel and a wire goes up the
mast. What does this wire connect to?
2. Do the solar panels or outboard go thru a regulator?  Both are
charging
the batteries.  Just curious if I have a regulator and can't find it.
3. Shore power.  I assume this only feeds the outlets and does not
charge
the batteries because I don't see a charger.
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