Trawler DIY- Alternator system troubleshooting and Balmar alternator system upgrade using MC-618

[@mikenelson1387]

Great job. I have watched your Epoch batteries videos as well and found the information very helpful. I purchased two of the 460s with Victron comms. Now I I need to figure out to charge the batteries. Most likely I will be changing my 120 amp alternator for a Balmar alternator in the tune of roughly 200 Amps and I already purchased the Balmar MC-618. I believe I also need the Victron Power In and Distribution-times two. I looked at the newer Orion XS DC to DC battery charger however I think it might be a duplication for the MC-618. Thanks again for your great videos!

[@DollarTreeFlyer]

Thanks for a great video. One of these days we are going to have to meet up and discuss Perkins stuff..

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Thanks brother. At some point im sure our paths will cross. You're all over the map! lol

[@srira7910]

The MC-618 can use a Balmar SG series Smart Shunt which will monitor battery current. If you use the Bluetooth Dongle plugged into the second CANBUS port on the smart shunt, you can program and monitor the MC-618 from their App directly...

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Got all that now. Works great too 👍

[@srira7910]

Hoping Balmar works out there NEMA2000 messaging issues so we can put the Balmar Data on the CANBUS network to other devices.

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

@Sri Ra now that would be great.

[@christopherjacques9658]

Is that a hydraulic pump on upper left being driven by dual belt pulley?

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Yes. That is for the Dickson stern thruster. It works great.