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  1. 1000 islands, Apr 30, 2015
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    1000 islands

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    While trouble shooting why my new Nova Kool 12 volt fride won't operste properly, I have discovered that I only have 11.4 volts coming from my battery bank.

    I'm told that my problem is most likely the 25 year old battery charger.

    I have a bank of 3 - 12 volt deep cylce batteries on board.

    What would your recommendation be for a new battery charger.

    Thanks
  2. HTMO9, Apr 30, 2015
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    HTMO9

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    Assuming your boat is not a Mega Yacht, I would go for one of those.

    Best stuff on the market both in Europe and the US. This equipment will outlast you and your boat :).

    Victron Quattro.png Datasheet-Quattro-3-5-kVA-120V-EN-1.jpg
    Datasheet-Quattro-3-5-kVA-120V-EN-2.jpg

    And if your batteries are of the same age than your charger, kick them out too and get new batteries of modern technology.

    Just my 2 (Euro) cents
  3. Capt Ralph, May 1, 2015
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    Capt Ralph

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    We have been big fans of MasterVolt stuff. Installed many = many happy customers.
    No hits against Victron. They fixed their inverter relay problems and not heard of a complaint since.

    Xantrex you want to keep (run) away from.