[Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC

Fri Jul 2 19:23:54 EDT 2010

Here's a good explanation:

http://www.zbattery.com/Connecting-Batteries-in-Series-or-Parallel

On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Actually after a little more thought if both batteries are charged
> then it will appear as if it makes no difference. To test it,
> disconnect the negative lead from one battery and then check the
> switch positions. You should be able to confirm that each battery is
> hooked up to a different side of the switch.
>
> I always used one battery for starting and the other as a house
> battery. This ensured that I didn't run them down too far to start the
> engine.
>
> Hank
>
> On 7/2/10, Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Rik,
> >
> > Maybe you are right.  I cannot isolate one from the other, I have a two
> > battery bank.  When my battery switch is on "1" "2" or "both" it makes no
> > difference.  Does that sound like parallel or series?
> >
> > BK
> >
> >> Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:42:58 -0500
> >> From: sanderico1 at gmail.com
> >> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> >>
> >> Unless you are operating a 24 volt system, your batteries are hooked up
> in
> >> parallel (pos to pos, neg to neg)...... NOT series.
> >>
> >> 2, 12 volt batteries wired in series yields 24 volts.
> >>
> >> Rik
> >>
> >> On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Bob Keller
> >> <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Bob,
> >> >
> >> > I have two group 27 batteries - they are the inexpensive ones from
> >> > Wal-Mart
> >> > and are around 4 years old. They are hooked up in series and I have
> two
> >> > solar panels charging them. In addition, when the motor is running
> they
> >> > are
> >> > being charged. Will have to see how much drain the fridge causes on
> them
> >> > and if it is an issue I may replace these with AGM batteries.
> >> >
> >> > BK
> >> >
> >> > > Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:44:08 -0700
> >> > > From: bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net
> >> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> >> > >
> >> > > Bob K: Many thanks. We got spoiled during the five years between our
> >> > > '86
> >> > R22 and our '10 R22 with the refrigeration on the '84 Tartan 37. Nice
> to
> >> > just reach in and grab a cold drink without worrying about ice.
> >> > >
> >> > > Will look forward to hearing how she does for you next season. Did
> you
> >> > increase battery power? How many batteries are you using?
> >> > >
> >> > > Bob Q
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
> >> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> > > Sent: Thu, July 1, 2010 7:41:13 PM
> >> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Bob,
> >> > >
> >> > > Attached are some pictures. It looks to have more usable space than
> >> > > the
> >> > old icebox. Not twice as big, but definitely bigger.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Actual model number is: CR0065 NV567
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > It is 2.3 cu ft. and the power consumption is 0.7/2.7
> >> > > (average/maximum).
> >> > This is available at http://sailorsams.com but I found it for less at
> a
> >> > local dealer.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Will definitely report on the performance once the fall comes and I
> am
> >> > back to sailing again.
> >> > >
> >> > > BK
> >> > >
> >> > > Yankee Clipper
> >> > >
> >> > > > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:36:42 -0700
> >> > > > From: bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net
> >> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Bob: Would most definitely be interested in photos and a report on
> >> > > > how
> >> > she functions next season.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Bob in FL
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > > ________________________________
> >> > > > From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
> >> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> > > > Sent: Wed, June 30, 2010 9:12:19 PM
> >> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Well, as of today, the Yankee Clipper has refrigeration! Been
> >> > > > talking
> >> > about it and considering for some time and the last week-long cruise
> we
> >> > went
> >> > on convinced me. Reading the archives, some had recommended the Indel
> >> > Marine
> >> > Isotherm refrigerator but knowing nothing about them or the subject in
> >> > general I really did not have a clue. Researched it quite a bit on the
> >> > internet, talked to several (so-called) pros and was still unsure.
> >> > Finally
> >> > found a guy in Savannah who specializes in marine refrigeration - that
> >> > is
> >> > all he does! Talked with him and he agreed that the Isotherm was a
> good,
> >> > high quality choice. Compared to some competing brands that cost less,
> >> > he
> >> > said the Isotherm is a great unit: reliable, energy efficient etc. So
> he
> >> > came to look at the boat and said "piece of cake" about the install.
> He
> >> > got
> >> > the unit and installed it this week with no problem at all. Took him 2
> >> > hours, but then he knew what he was doing.
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > > I got the Isotherm CR 65 model and if anyone is interested I will
> >> > > > post
> >> > the exact model number. It was $892 delivered and fits perfectly where
> >> > the
> >> > old icebox was. This was the largest model that fit the dimensions and
> I
> >> > will also post some pictures later if you want to see it. This little
> >> > fridge
> >> > also has a small freezer unit. It is set up to run off the batteries
> >> > (two
> >> > group 27) when you flip the switch and if you plug into shore power it
> >> > will
> >> > run off of that by just turning off the switch.
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > > The problem is that I really can't give anyone a review as to how
> it
> >> > works because it is not sailing season here in south Georgia. The boat
> >> > is on
> >> > the trailer until mid-September because it is just too hot to sail
> down
> >> > here
> >> > now. Summer is power boat season. However, I did keep the fridge
> running
> >> > off
> >> > the batteries for about 4 hours and I was amazed becuase the battery
> >> > volt
> >> > meter started on 12.5 volts and it never moved. Of course I have two
> >> > solar
> >> > panels and this was during the day so maybe at night it would drain
> them
> >> > more-I don't know. But that was encouraging because the fridge and
> >> > freezer
> >> > were very cold and the battery charge did not change in 4 hours.
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Will pass on some pics soon but a full review will have to wait
> >> > > > until
> >> > September when it is sailing season again.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Bob K
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Yankee Clipper
> >> > > >
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