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== Alternators and Battery Chargers == | == Alternators and Battery Chargers == | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Q%26A_All_About_Alternator_Belts_%26_Pulleys All about alternator belt tension & pulleys]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Q%26A_All_About_Alternator_Belts_%26_Pulleys All about alternator belt tension & pulleys]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M-25_Alternator_Mount_Conversion_Kit_%22B/M_256891%22 Alternator mount/bracket upgrade] <font color=red> Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners </font color><br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M-25_Alternator_Mount_Conversion_Kit_%22B/M_256891%22 Alternator mount/bracket upgrade] <font color=red> Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners </font color><br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Everything_you_always_wanted_to_know_about_Xantrex_battery_chargers Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation] by John Nixon<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Everything_you_always_wanted_to_know_about_Xantrex_battery_chargers Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation] by John Nixon<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Considerations_on_the_installation_of_the_Xantrex_XC3012 In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation] <br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Considerations_on_the_installation_of_the_Xantrex_XC3012 In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation] <br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mounting_a_Truecharge_Battery_Charger_Under_the_Galley_Sink Truecharge battery charger installation] under the sink on a Mk II<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mounting_a_Truecharge_Battery_Charger_Under_the_Galley_Sink Truecharge battery charger installation] under the sink on a Mk II<br> |
== Batteries == | == Batteries == | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Ultimate_Electrical_System_Upgrade%3F_Beat_This%21 Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Ultimate_Electrical_System_Upgrade%3F_Beat_This%21 Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=C34_Battery_Selection Detailed discussion of battery types] by Jim Moe<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=C34_Battery_Selection Detailed discussion of battery types] by Jim Moe<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Battery_Monitoring Battery monitor placement] | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Battery_Monitoring Battery monitor placement] |
== Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting == | == Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting == | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=AC_Panel_Lights Adding AC panel lights] for readability at a distance <br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=AC_Panel_Lights Adding AC panel lights] for readability at a distance <br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cabin_Lights:_Where_to_look_if_they_don%27t_work%2C_tips_on_troubleshooting Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cabin_Lights:_Where_to_look_if_they_don%27t_work%2C_tips_on_troubleshooting Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Building_a_New_Electrical_Control_Panel Electrical panel]: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Building_a_New_Electrical_Control_Panel Electrical panel]: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Catalina_34_Electrical_System_Upgrade Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Catalina_34_Electrical_System_Upgrade Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=12_VDC_Electrical_System_Upgrade_%E2%80%93_Winter_2003 Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=12_VDC_Electrical_System_Upgrade_%E2%80%93_Winter_2003 Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical_System_Upgrade_-_Yorkshire_Rose Electrical system upgrade]: Another perspective by Mark Elkin<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical_System_Upgrade_-_Yorkshire_Rose Electrical system upgrade]: Another perspective by Mark Elkin<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Wiring_Diagram_with_Four_6V_Golf_Cart_Batteries_%26_Separate_Starting_Battery Electrical system upgrade] by Capt. Al<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Wiring_Diagram_with_Four_6V_Golf_Cart_Batteries_%26_Separate_Starting_Battery Electrical system upgrade] by Capt. Al<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Engine_Harness_Upgrade Engine harness upgrade:] A comprehensive overview by Gerry Douglas <font color=red> '''Important WARNING for M25 owners'''</font color><br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Engine_Harness_Upgrade Engine harness upgrade:] A comprehensive overview by Gerry Douglas <font color=red> '''Important WARNING for M25 owners'''</font color><br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M25_%28not_the_XP%29_Engine_Harness_Warning/Upgrade Engine harness upgrade] by Capt. Al<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M25_%28not_the_XP%29_Engine_Harness_Warning/Upgrade Engine harness upgrade] by Capt. Al<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Installing_a_Galley_Light Galley light installation]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Installing_a_Galley_Light Galley light installation]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Fabricating_%26_Installation_of_Teak_Block_Holding_12v_Halogen_Light Galley light mounts]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Fabricating_%26_Installation_of_Teak_Block_Holding_12v_Halogen_Light Galley light mounts]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Faster%2C_More_Efficient_Glow_Plug_Heating_with_a_Solenoid Glow plug solenoid Installation] for faster starting<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Faster%2C_More_Efficient_Glow_Plug_Heating_with_a_Solenoid Glow plug solenoid Installation] for faster starting<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Message_Board_Q%26A:_Where_to_look_if_the_nav_lights_come_on_dimly_with_the_cabin_light%2C_tips_on_troubleshooting Nav Lights Troubleshooting]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Message_Board_Q%26A:_Where_to_look_if_the_nav_lights_come_on_dimly_with_the_cabin_light%2C_tips_on_troubleshooting Nav Lights Troubleshooting]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Painted_Rocker_Switches Panel switch telltales:] How to tell the on/off state of panel switches from a distance<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Painted_Rocker_Switches Panel switch telltales:] How to tell the on/off state of panel switches from a distance<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Unswitched_12V_Power Unswitched 12V wiring instructions]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Unswitched_12V_Power Unswitched 12V wiring instructions]<br> |
== Generators == | == Generators == | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Wind_Generator_Point_of_View Wind generator POV] | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Wind_Generator_Point_of_View Wind generator POV] |
==Inverters== | ==Inverters== | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Freedom_20_Inverter_Installation:_Two_%28Similar%29_Approaches Freedom 20 installation] | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Freedom_20_Inverter_Installation:_Two_%28Similar%29_Approaches Freedom 20 installation] |
==Lightning== | ==Lightning== | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Quickie_Lightning_Protection Quickie lightning protection]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Quickie_Lightning_Protection Quickie lightning protection]<br> |
== Shore Power == | == Shore Power == | ||
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==Solar== | ==Solar== | ||
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==Starters== | ==Starters== | ||
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Add_a_Secondary_Starting_Switch_in_the_Engine_Box Secondary start switch]<br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Add_a_Secondary_Starting_Switch_in_the_Engine_Box Secondary start switch]<br> |
| − | [http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Slow_or_Difficult_to_Start_Universal_M-25XP_Engine Slow start fix] with a wiring upgrade, starter re-build, and new starting battery by Mike Vaccaro <br> | + | *[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Slow_or_Difficult_to_Start_Universal_M-25XP_Engine Slow start fix] with a wiring upgrade, starter re-build, and new starting battery by Mike Vaccaro <br> |
==Items of Interest== | ==Items of Interest== | ||
There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects. | There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects. | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 2 February 2009
Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.
Contents
Alternators and Battery Chargers
- All about alternator belt tension & pulleys
- Alternator mount/bracket upgrade Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners
- Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation by John Nixon
- In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation
- Truecharge battery charger installation under the sink on a Mk II
Batteries
- Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries
- Detailed discussion of battery types by Jim Moe
- Battery monitor placement
Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting
- Adding AC panel lights for readability at a distance
- Cabin lights -troubleshooting
- Electrical panel: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro
- Electrical system upgrade: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe
- Electrical system upgrade by John Gardner
- Electrical system upgrade: Another perspective by Mark Elkin
- Electrical system upgrade by Capt. Al
- Engine harness upgrade: A comprehensive overview by Gerry Douglas Important WARNING for M25 owners
- Engine harness upgrade by Capt. Al
- Galley light installation
- Galley light mounts
- Glow plug solenoid Installation for faster starting
- Nav Lights Troubleshooting
- Panel switch telltales: How to tell the on/off state of panel switches from a distance
- Unswitched 12V wiring instructions
Generators
Inverters
Lightning
Shore Power
Be the first to contribute to this topic!
Solar
Be the first to contribute to this topic!
Starters
- Secondary start switch
- Slow start fix with a wiring upgrade, starter re-build, and new starting battery by Mike Vaccaro
Items of Interest
There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.
