>Duane
>
>> 60 amp circuit breakers (the round type) next to each battery would
>> provide better protection against a short circuit & service you coach
>> well (40 amp charger).
>
>The folks at West Marine told me to go higher 75 at the battery compartment
>and 100 amp at the engine compartment because of the heat. I have no idea
who
>is right.
>
In the marine environment they derate everything that goes into an engine
compartment. Not a bad practice in my opinion. Take a look at the West
MArine catalog for their wire selection chart. There are 2. One for engine
compartments and another for "ordinary" use. The difference is based on how
heat affects wire resistance and insulation properties.
Henry
>
>
>> 60 amp circuit breakers (the round type) next to each battery would
>> provide better protection against a short circuit & service you coach
>> well (40 amp charger).
>
>The folks at West Marine told me to go higher 75 at the battery compartment
>and 100 amp at the engine compartment because of the heat. I have no idea
who
>is right.
>
In the marine environment they derate everything that goes into an engine
compartment. Not a bad practice in my opinion. Take a look at the West
MArine catalog for their wire selection chart. There are 2. One for engine
compartments and another for "ordinary" use. The difference is based on how
heat affects wire resistance and insulation properties.
Henry
>
