Replacement Battery Charger

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Sat, 08/17/2019 - 14:37
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Replacement Battery Charger

Any recomendations for a replacemwent battery charger? I currently have a Promatic 30-3 (original to my 98 MK2) It is still wolking fine, just not sure how long it may last, so I'm being proactive.

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Rich

 

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Mon, 08/19/2019 - 00:05
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We changed ours, some years ago, with a Mastervolt 3/50ah. 

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Mon, 08/19/2019 - 20:09
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We also upgraded to a mastervolt 6 years ago.  3/40 amp - my house bank is 360AH.  I read somewhere that charge capacity should be ~ 10% of bank capacity or larger.

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Tue, 08/20/2019 - 18:21
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I purchased a Sterling Ultra (ProMariner) 40A. You should size it to at least 10% of your house bank. Be sure and get a charger you can program to get the optimal profile (and not just switch changes for preprogrammed profiles). I bought mine from Compass Marine. The owner there is a past owner of a Catalina 36 and publishes great web site to aid diy folks fixing their boat. Marine how to.com Les
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Wed, 08/28/2019 - 21:03
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I replaced both 12 V (80 pounds each) starter batteries summer 2015.  My 2000 Catalina 36 hull1897 has the 40 amp original Pro Mariner charger. Last weekend I decided to add water to the lead acid batteries. Each took 1/2 gallon of distilled water. Marina mechanic is suggesting charger is cooking the batteries and replacement of charger.  I think he is right...what do you think???

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Thu, 08/29/2019 - 08:35
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Something is cooking them. Either the charger or alternator. What is the float voltage set for, and what do you measure with a VOM?
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1983 C-36 Hull #0094
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