HRowland
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- Joined
- Feb 28, 2011
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- Fluid Motion Model
- C-24 C
- Non-Fluid Motion Model
- 2008 Nordic Tug 37
- Vessel Name
- Catnip
- MMSI Number
- 368024230
I made a cable to allow charging the battery on my Torqeedo Travel 1003 outboard battery pack from a 12V power socket. This will allow me to charge the battery while underway without using the inverter.
I used a coaxial DC power cord from Parts Express, part number 092-492. This is a 2.5mm/5.5mm x 11.5mm long with a 6 foot cord. I had an old 12V power plug and cut the plug off, then connected the new cord/plug that I purchased from Parts Express. I gave it a quick test tonight and the LED on the battery pack indicates it is charging.
The 11.5mm plug length is a little longer than needed but it still works. The center pin is positive. The 12V power plug I used has an internal fuse holder, I am using a 4A fast blow which seemed OK for my quick test. I am going to change this to a 5A fast blow fuse which Torqeedo support said would be good.
The AC power supply for charging that was provided by Torqeedo is rated at 12VDC 4.16A output so the 5A fuse in the 12VDC charging cord should be fine.
Howard
I used a coaxial DC power cord from Parts Express, part number 092-492. This is a 2.5mm/5.5mm x 11.5mm long with a 6 foot cord. I had an old 12V power plug and cut the plug off, then connected the new cord/plug that I purchased from Parts Express. I gave it a quick test tonight and the LED on the battery pack indicates it is charging.
The 11.5mm plug length is a little longer than needed but it still works. The center pin is positive. The 12V power plug I used has an internal fuse holder, I am using a 4A fast blow which seemed OK for my quick test. I am going to change this to a 5A fast blow fuse which Torqeedo support said would be good.
The AC power supply for charging that was provided by Torqeedo is rated at 12VDC 4.16A output so the 5A fuse in the 12VDC charging cord should be fine.
Howard