Yarwell

Hi Yes your right 13.12 volts. Re the routing through master switch/isolator, I have just had a BSS and the strap from the alternator was directly onto the batteries and it passed OK. As I said the batteries have been checked and deep charged so no apparent cell problems. How do I check if it is the diode in the Alternator and is it easy to replace? Yar Well ( as I said I know nothing )

Hi Hope someone can give me some advice on nan alternator that seems to be draining batteries. I had seven new sealed 110amp domestic batteries fitted early last year. Everything was fine and the batteries were performing well showing 13.12 amps after a days cruising (6 hrs). I then had an alternator problem ( it had died) and had it changed by Penine Cruisers at Skipton. Everything seemed once again to be OK. When I left the boat over the Winter I turned off all the isolators but when I visited the boat for a bit of routine maintenance I found that the batteries had been totally drained. I teased the alternators and managed to get them recharged over four days using shore power through an inverter. When I came back to the boat 1month later again I found that the batteries had been totally discharged. I took the batteries back to the supplier for a deep charge. When I refitted them I left the alternator strap off as this was not routed through the isolator and I thought that this might be the problem. I have just returned and am pleased to say that the batteries have held their charge. This means that the alternator must be causing the leak to earth. My question is has the alternator been miss wired somehow or could the fault be within the actual alternator ( somebody has suggested a faulty diode ((is this easily sorted?)) Many thanks Yar Well ( I wish I knew about these things)

Do you just put the redex into the fuel tank or have you a dedicated tank for the heating. I have used various fuel treatments (currently Fuel Set) but my Erby is begining to smoke on fireup and smells for a few minutes. cheers Yarwell

Hi can anybody recommend an Erberspacher service agent in the Bishops Stortford area Thanks Yarwell ( it's smoking on startup)

I had a broken solar powered garden light from Hombase. On breaking it up to dispose of it I looked at the top part with the solar panel in it and thought that it would make a good cover for the flue when not in use. Guess what it fitted like a glove and almost looked purpose made. Yar Well we should re-cycle Hmmmmm

Hi can anyone give me an idea of what the following electrical items roughly draw in amp hours Or is there a site where I can get this information ie 20" lcd television / LaptopComputer/ DVD Player/ Hairdryer/ phone charger/I Pod docking station/ Toaster/ Erbespacer/ 12v extractor fans/new fridge/ New Freezer (latest shoreline models) 12 volt pumps 12 volt halogen lights in sets of 4 per switch. 230/240 watt washer/dryer ZANUSSI ZWD1271W. Many thanks Yawell (i'm not a bright spark)