Questions???

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Monk

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Jun 2, 2008
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I am new to boating and have some questions that I would like answers to. I own a 1998 290 dancer, twin engine, with generator.

Can anyone tell me exactly what the AC Converter does? Should this switch be left on at all times?

I have heard that it is better to leave something running off of your batteries while docked and plugged in so that the charger will work correctly, is this correct?

When docked and plugged in do you leave the batteries switches ON or OFF? I am trying to find out what needs to be left on and off while docked other than the frig. (shore power).

Thanks for any help.
 
Monk said:
ICan anyone tell me exactly what the AC Converter does?

Should this switch be left on at all times?

I have heard that it is better to leave something running off of your batteries while docked and plugged in so that the charger will work correctly, is this correct?

When docked and plugged in do you leave the batteries switches ON or OFF? I am trying to find out what needs to be left on and off while docked other than the frig. (shore power).

Thanks for any help.
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AC converter charges the batteries when you are on shore power, main breaker is on, and AC conveter is on.

I leave my AC converter switch on.

I leave my batteries on. I figure if power fails and I'm not at the boat I have a lot of food in the fridge that I dont want to go bad. But thats just me.
 
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Welcome to boating - you are starting with a nice boat, btw. The Converter converts AC to DC, allowing your batteries to be charged-up as needed. Search the board for lots of info on all of your questions. In a nutshell, leave the converter switch on at all times; leave the boat connected to AC when docked, let the chargers do their work. If you are on the boat, leave the batts ON. When away from the boat during the week, I turn batts off, but others like to leave them on in the event of a power failire (fridge won't get warm).
 
Presentation said:
The Sea Ray built in AC converter takes AC and converts it to DC to charge the batteries.
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Interesting. Learned another thing from CSR.:thumbsup: I was told the converter was the same thing as an inverter, but keep in mind I was looking at a sport boat not a sport cruiser.

Here was the option on the 290 Sun Deck.
Shore Power, 30 Amp/120V/60 Cycle: w/50' Cord, Battery Charger, Converter, 120V/20 Amp/12V, Galvanic Isolator, Adapter & Main Distribution Panel
 
sfergson727 said:
You are thinking "Inverter"

An inverter takes DC power and inverts it to AC.

or you say potato, I say potatoe

(Dang it, posted as you were typing Chuck. We need a feature that prevents this from happening, sorry for being a minute late to the party)
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You have got to love computers.:lol::smt043:lol:
 
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