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My Sentry 32 volt charger seems only to be charging the Port bank and has no output to the Starboard bank. Checked this with a clamp meter. I have tried flipping the manual switch, replaced the fuses, and given it a gentle tap with a hammer. But still no charge to the port bank.
The meter is accurate for the output to the Port bank.
Any ideas? Repair or replace?
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05-01-2017 10:01 PM #1
Sentry 32 volt charger problem
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Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
I'd replace it. Get a smart charger and forget those old heavy beasts. I can't imagine not being able to run an equalization on my batteries. Its extends the life by years.
http://www.invertersupply.com/index....FQUpaQodqbMMoASky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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05-03-2017 02:02 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
Who still makes 32 volt chargers ?
Ian w 53 my
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Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
As is commonly known, Outback makes a 32V inverter/charger but, as noted in many previous posts, the OB cannot charge separate banks. It has only once charging output. Obviously, you could purchase/install 2 of them, as some folks have done and have 6KW+ of AC available and the ability to charge the individual banks...
I ended up combining my battery banks so the single OB could charge them but there are several issues to be considered to determine whether that is a good or bad idea depending on the specifics of the boat systems/typical boat operation.Last edited by MikeP; 05-03-2017 at 07:35 AM.
Mike P
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Kent Island MD; San Antonio TX
1980 53MY "Brigadoon"
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Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
Newmar.
They don't stock them. They are built to order but are delivered surprisingly quickly.
Mine works great.
It took me and a helper to remove the Charles monster, I held the Newmar in place with one hand while I installed the bolts with the other.Last edited by luckydave215; 05-03-2017 at 10:23 AM.
"The older I get, the faster I was......."
1979 60C "Ohana" hull# 331
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Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
Why not just buy another Sentry FR3230/3X?
Tim
1979 53' MY
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05-04-2017 06:55 AM #9
Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
This would turn the Outback into a two bank charger:
https://www.analyticsystems.com/site...eet_2015_4.pdf1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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05-04-2017 09:26 AM #10
Re: Sentry 32 volt charger problem
Before you spend your money in a new electronic charger ( which you will not be able to service yourself if something goes bad) take a look inside the sentry charger. on some models, the positive posts have a fuse that may have burned up. Just a suggestion. Good luck.