[Rhodes22-list] Electrical

[cowie]

Thanks to everyone for the quick replies and input.  I just finished going
over the boat electrical and it seems that:
1. I have an extra wire and circuit tied to the panel to a switch labeled
anchor light that appears to be avaialbe to connect to an additional light
fixture.
2. The solar panels appear to charge both batteries if I put the battery
switch to both, no regulator provided from the factory.  The outboard also
charges both batteries if switched to both.
3. shore power is just for the outlets while plugged in.

I think the solor panels and outboard charging will be fine for my intended
use and I can always add a charger at a latter date if I find I need it. 
It's been too windy on the Chesapeake bay to sail, small craft warnings
again today, so I am just having fun tinerking with stuff at the dock.


David Culp-3 wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> l//Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 10:28:39 -0400
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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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