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Installing and using a Victron LiFePO4 energy system

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

With my LiFePO4 power design complete, I was excited to install and use the new system for most of this sailing season. The installation took longer than a traditional battery installation, and had more complexity, but turned out to be a fantastic setup for the longer trips I went on this summer.

Categories ProjectsTags Batteries, Electrical, LiFePO4, Lithium, power, Victron13 Comments

Correcting the list – LiFePO4 power system design

October 27, 2018August 15, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

Due to weight and features, I decided to convert my sailboat power system to LiFePO4. This article covers the design which settled on Victron components.

Categories ProjectsTags Electrical, LiFePO4, Lithium, power, Projects, Victron38 Comments

Charging away from the dock

January 11, 2018October 21, 2016 by Steve Mitchell

Charging while away from the dock on the sailboat is a critical piece to enjoying your time on the water. In part 3 of my power upgrade project, I replace the alternator and regulator to ensure my new Firefly batteries are topped up.

Categories ProjectsTags Electrical, MasterVolt, power, Power System Upgrade, ProjectsLeave a comment

The arteries and veins of your electrical system

January 11, 2018September 30, 2016 by Steve Mitchell

The arteries and veins of your electrical system are the wires, and you need to ensure they are taken care of just as much as the batteries and other parts. In part 2 of my power system upgrade, I replace the majority of my main system wiring to ensure a healthy system.

Categories ProjectsTags Batteries, Electrical, FireFly, MasterVolt, power, Power System Upgrade, ProjectsLeave a comment

Power System Design

February 1, 2018September 20, 2016 by Steve Mitchell

Grace came with a very basic power system which had some major problems. I chose to update it using MasterVolt as the primary charging, distribution and control system, Balmar for engine power management, and Firefly carbon foam batteries as the heart.

Categories ProjectsTags Electrical, FireFly, MasterVolt, Network, NMEA 2000, power, Power System Upgrade, ProjectsLeave a comment

Save your battery and your beer with the Stainless Lobster Fridge Optimizer

January 11, 2018March 22, 2016 by Steve Mitchell

The fridge is always one of the most power hungry items on a sailboat. Mine was no exception, and never seemed to get things as cold as I wanted. The Stainless Lobster Fridge Optimizer cut my power usage in half and kept things cooler than ever before.

Categories ReviewsTags power, Reviews10 Comments

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