Upgrading to Lithium Batteries from AGM on our Leopard48 Catamaran PILAR | EP51
January 29, 2021 by Sailing PILAR - Blue Dot Voyages | Language: EN Play Time: 00:18:33 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
We replaced our AGM batteries with Relion Lithium on our Leopard48 ! Get the details on how to do it right. Well, at least we think it’s right. We spent weeks on the design (in between other things in life). These were installed January 2020 and so far the results have been fantastic! Use this video as a guide on what to consider, not a How-To. As you know, with boat repairs, you are on your own. We accept no responsibility for your actions:-)
Steps to our Lithium Installation
1. Install 1st alternator and regulator and test
2. Repeat for 2nd alternator
3. Remove one AGM and test fit Relion
4. Install shunt mounting board
5. Install circuit breakers
6. Install battery monitor heads and cable to shunts
7. Drill and mount new battery cable feedthroughs (6)
8. Make and install battery cables and interconnect cables (12 + 2)
9. Program Magnum and Outback
10. Install batteries
TURN IT ON AND PRAY!
Materials Used:
Relion 300 AMP Lithium Batteries (3) – https://relionbattery.com/
Balmar Series 60 Alternator and Balmar model 614 Charge controller (2 each)
Victron BMV 712 Battery monitor (3, 1 each battery).
Blue Sea 8610 ACR (automatic charging relay)
Blue Sea 187 Series Breaker (1 each battery)
Blue Sea PowerBar Bus Bar (2, 1 each for positive and negative)
LINKS:
FULL BLOG ARTICLE WITH DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS: https://bluedotvoyages.com/lithium-batteries-solar-panels-upgrade-leopard48/
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Sailing PILAR - Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing channel sharing adventures of Dawn and Stephen Bell on SV PILAR, a 2015 Leopard 48 Catamaran Yacht. ⛵️Currently weekend and vacation voyagers, while we finish out the last years of our careers and prepare to sail around the world. ⛵️Sail extensively in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina and Georgia. ⛵️Sailed Grand Cayman, Cuba and BVI. ⛵️Offer sailing charters when we can that are longer travel opportunities where you learn to sail our catamaran! ⛵️We are not "Below Deck" drama, but focus on sailing fun, life on the water, boat maintenance, marine creatures, unique places and islands. Visit our Web Site Blog for more than videos. https://bluedotvoyages.com Follow Facebook for sailing opportunities. https://www.facebook.com/bluedotvoyages Follow Instagram for the best travel pics. https://www.instagram.com/bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar
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