Contemplating replacing three 8ds for my house bank. I pretty much always run my generator which powers a smart charger so probably don’t need that much capacity. Thinking something to fill two 8d boxes. Does have to power my windlass. Opinions on a lighter option?
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06-29-2020 10:50 PM #1
New house bank
Captain Paul Stich
1976 Hatteras 48 LRC
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06-30-2020 09:12 AM #2
Re: New house bank
House banks can run LiFePo batteries without issue. Depending on the draw the windlass can too.
With the new tech you need a battery management system and the charger needs to support the batteries.
It's a bit of cash but lots lighter.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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06-30-2020 09:47 AM #3
Re: New house bank
Boat is for sale so I can get a 58. Not looking for the most expensive option just something where I can manage the install without the weight of the 8ds.
Captain Paul Stich
1976 Hatteras 48 LRC
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06-30-2020 09:54 AM #4
Re: New house bank
Hire out the hard work. It will cost too much to change out to anything else. Just not worth it.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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06-30-2020 10:08 AM #5
Re: New house bank
I’m thinking maybe three group 34 in each 8d box.
Captain Paul Stich
1976 Hatteras 48 LRC
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06-30-2020 10:10 AM #6
Re: New house bank
By the time you get the new cables and change it out you could hire a couple of strong backs and put in the 8ds
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: New house bank
Think you're better off with 27's over 34's if they will fit in the box, 3 of either placed sideways should be close to the length of an 8D.
CRICKET
1966 HAT50C101
Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
Repowered 2001 with 3406E
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Re: New house bank
Three Group 24s will fit set in sideways. 31s will not. I don't know about 27s.
for what you would spend to do all those cables, you could hire it done, and just put 8Ds in, as Scott pointed out.
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