Considerations on the protection of a DC electrical circuit, properties of fuses and circuit breakers, most commonly used types on sailboats, procedure for choosing a fuse/circuit breaker and considerations on onboard installation.
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A simple explanation of some basic electrical concepts relevant to sailors: direct and alternating current, current intensity, voltage, resistance, and power, and the relationships between these elements, with examples of their application on a sailboat.
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Using the BLUETTI AC 180 portable power station onboard an ocean-going sailboat, including a description of the onboard installation, charging methods, multiple-purpose onboard use during a cruise, and a final evaluation. Includes a descriptive video and a discount coupon for this equipment.
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Considerations regarding the battery storage compartment on a sailboat and the battery boxes themselves. Requirements that battery boxes must meet, and photos of an example of a handmade battery box.
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Gabriel Prohens, an industrial engineer, recently updated the electrical circuit of his sailboat, a FIRST 32. This article shows the electrical diagram of his installation, with a description of the most important elements and some final considerations.
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