[Rhodes22-list] Link 10

[Rick Centalonza]

Bill,
Who carries the"Link10?" was going to be my question until I typed it 
without a space.
Sounds real good. My batteries were fine all summer until about two 
weeks ago. There was a cold spell and the batteries were dead. If there 
was an indicator that they were low there would not have been a 
problem.
Thank you for getting back to me.
Have a nice "Thanksgiving".
Rick
On Nov 23, 2004, at 7:58 AM, Bill Effros wrote:

> Rick,
>
> What would you like to know?
>
> I use the Link10 every time I get on and get off my boat.  I write 
> down the voltage, and compare the exit voltage with the new reading 
> every time I get on board.
>
> My electrical system is the only thing I can't monitor and control by 
> hand and eye.  Most people constantly add capacity and restrict usage 
> "to be on the safe side."  The Link10 makes the electrical system 
> transparent.  I know its exact condition all the time.  I find that 
> very comforting.  I never have electrical problems on board.  I use 
> all the electricity I want to use.  I never have electrical anxiety.
>
> I don't have a depth gauge on board (but I do have a lead line).  I 
> don't have a speed gauge on board (but I do carry a KnotStick).  I 
> don't miss either instrument, but I would hate to be without my 
> Link10, and would soon replace it if anything ever happened to it.
>
> It's not easy to explain, and it's a lot of money for something that 
> almost always tells you that everything is OK--just what you expected. 
>  But if you use it all the time it will let you know about any 
> potential electrical problems long before they become critical 
> problems.
>
> Bill Effros
>
>
>
> "Conservatives are so afraid of losing their majority
> status right now that.they're showing an astonishing
> willingness to spend now and dump all the cost in our
> children's laps, and an amazing unwillingness to
> reconcile the size of government with the amount of
> taxes needed to fund it."
>
> Brian M. Riedl
> Heritage Foundation
> November 24, 2003
>
> Source:
> www.QuoteWithoutComment.com
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick Centalonza
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 9:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Link 10
>
>
> Bill,
> That meter has caught my interest. Anyone have more information?
>
> Rick
>
>
> On Nov 22, 2004, at 8:57 AM, Bill Effros wrote:
>
>> Stephen,
>>
>> Did anyone ever answer this?  I still have it flagged, and I'm doing
>> some house cleaning.  Following is an answer posted in 2000:
>>
>> Rummy,
>>
>> I've got the Heart 10/Link 10 also and I love it.  It gives the exact
>> information you really want.  For example, your meter tells you you
>> have 100
>> amp hours in your battery.  Your meter tells you your lights are
>> drawing 10
>> amps.  How long can you run the lights before your battery is dead.
>> (Hint--the answer is not 10 hours.)  The meter will tell you how long
>> you
>> can run the lights.  The manual explains why the answer is not 10
>> hours.
>>
>> I read about Rhodes owners creating floating electric sub-stations 
>> with
>> another battery in every available space.  If they knew how many amps
>> they
>> actually used and how fast they replaced them they would know they
>> simply
>> don't need all the extra batteries.
>>
>> My boat is on a mooring.  I have 2 solar panels.  My electric starting
>> Tohatsu puts more power back than it uses.  I use as much electricity
>> as I
>> want.  I have never had to recharge the batteries outside the system.
>> The
>> Link 10 instantly and continuously tells me the voltage, amperage,
>> amount of
>> power currently being used, and a pretty good estimate of how much
>> longer I
>> can continue to use the amount of power currently being used.
>>
>> I never have electrical anxiety.
>>
>> It's a good system.  My meter is located above the breaker panel--a
>> logical
>> location--the sensor must be located near the battery.
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>>
>>
>> "Conservatives are so afraid of losing their majority
>> status right now that.they're showing an astonishing
>> willingness to spend now and dump all the cost in our
>> children's laps, and an amazing unwillingness to
>> reconcile the size of government with the amount of
>> taxes needed to fund it."
>>
>> Brian M. Riedl
>> Heritage Foundation
>> November 24, 2003
>>
>> Source:
>> www.QuoteWithoutComment.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Stephen Staum
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 12:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] What does everyone want to give their
>> RhodesforChristmas (or Hanukah)? Looking for ideas/advice.
>>
>>
>> What is a link 10? SS
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
>> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:44 AM
>> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] What does everyone want to give their
>> Rhodes
>> forChristmas (or Hanukah)? Looking for ideas/advice.
>>
>>
>>> Hey Bill - I got the portable speakers from Cambridge Soundworks. I
>>> think
>>> they are the same Bill has. They sound great. We love to listen to
>>> music
>>> when sailing and at anchor. One of these days I will hard wire and
>>> install
>>> but right now if works out just fine.
>>>
>>> Whisker Pole - If I had a 170 I would put this high on the list
>>>
>>> Link 10 - I have shore power and  dual 10 amp shore charger. My cheap
>>> Walmart batteries have almost 4 years on them. I see no need for Link
>>> 10
>>> with my setup but if I had to rely on solar it might be useful. This
>> doesn't
>>> add much to comfort or speed so it would not be on my list.
>>>
>>> Cruising Spinnaker - I have symetrical spinnaker so I don't have a
>>> strong
>>> desire to spend the bucks but I am sure they would be really nice for
>> those
>>> light wind summer days. I was not a good boy this year and this is
>>> way out
>>> of the budget!
>>>
>>> I have been wanting a new genny real bad but have been putting off
>> purchase.
>>> I think my next boat purchase will be a 155 genny.
>>>
>>> See ya!
>>>
>>> Wally
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: "William E. Wickman" <wewickman at duke-energy.com>
>>>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] What does everyone want to give their
>>>> Rhodes for
>>>> Christmas (or Hanukah)? Looking for ideas/advice.
>>>> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:20:30 -0500
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> So, what does everyone want for Christmas/Hanukah?  I'll start:
>>>>
>>>> +  Speakers/stereo.  I read in the FAQ that Bill Effros went with
>>>> SoundDesigns portable speakers several years ago.  Bill, do you 
>>>> still
>> have?
>>>> How have they worked out?  Any other favorite systems out there?
>>>>
>>>> +  Whisker pole.  Would be nice to keep my 175 genoa from collapsing
>>>> in
>>>> light air, but is it worth the $$$$?
>>>>
>>>> +  Battery charger/monitor.  Link10 looks cool, but is it really
>>>> just a
>>>> luxury?
>>>>
>>>> + Of course, a Doyle UPS cruising spinnaker would be nice, but the
>>>> $1k
>>>> would mean the kids would not get any presents :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> P.S.  Still waiting for the epiphany that will give me a name for my
>>>> Rhodes, although Fina Lee is still a front runner (since my wife
>>>> came up
>>>> with it).  I figure I have till spring, and then I plan to have a
>>>> grand
>>>> renaming ceremony.
>>>>
>>>> Bill W.
>>>> s/v Fina Lee??
>>>>
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