SKing
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- Joined
- Jan 9, 2022
- Messages
- 176
- Location
- Seattle WA
- Fluid Motion Model
- C-30 CB
- Hull Identification Number
- USFMLC30C11
- Vessel Name
- Fusako
I have a 2021 C30 and have learned something new to pass on.
My house batteries already needed replacing last season. One of the things that can shorten the life is drawing them down below 50%. The marina I am at has had power losses during 2022/3, and I run a dehumidifier all year round and a heater during the weeks that we go below 30 deg, when the power is lost the inverter automatically supplies 110vac. I have the KISAE Inverter & Charger, IC122055. There are settings that allow you to choose if the AC is automatically supplied or not. The default the factory uses is In1, And the setting I choose to use is In5. Changing the parameter took 10 min to figure out how to navigate the settings, but in the future it it could be as quick as 2 min.
In1
The unit will provide backup function as soon as the external AC-Input power is not available, and cannot be turned Off in Bypass mode by pushing the Power button. This is the factory default setting".
In5
Manual Backup; The inverter always remains off after an AC-Input power outage, requiring to be turned on manually by pushing the Power button once.
The downside to this setting is that you have to press the power button after you unplug your shore power if you want the AC to be active while boating. I'm OK with this (especially in the winter months) since replacing the house batteries is $2500+ for the good batteries.
If you have an older model, and you don't have access to In5, you would have to use In0. (this would work for those that don't use there boats for long periods of time.
In0
The inverter is disabled and will not provide backup function when utility power is not available. The unit works in bypass mode only, for charging the battery and passing through the external AC-Input power to the loads.
Use this mode when charging the battery bank is the priority or when the backup function is not desired for a while (for more details, see the “Unit Operation” section in the manual)
When done turn off your shore power and test that your AC outlet is off. Press the power button and AC should be on. Press again and it turns off. Turn your shore power on and make sure you have AC power again.
Steve
My house batteries already needed replacing last season. One of the things that can shorten the life is drawing them down below 50%. The marina I am at has had power losses during 2022/3, and I run a dehumidifier all year round and a heater during the weeks that we go below 30 deg, when the power is lost the inverter automatically supplies 110vac. I have the KISAE Inverter & Charger, IC122055. There are settings that allow you to choose if the AC is automatically supplied or not. The default the factory uses is In1, And the setting I choose to use is In5. Changing the parameter took 10 min to figure out how to navigate the settings, but in the future it it could be as quick as 2 min.
In1
The unit will provide backup function as soon as the external AC-Input power is not available, and cannot be turned Off in Bypass mode by pushing the Power button. This is the factory default setting".
In5
Manual Backup; The inverter always remains off after an AC-Input power outage, requiring to be turned on manually by pushing the Power button once.
The downside to this setting is that you have to press the power button after you unplug your shore power if you want the AC to be active while boating. I'm OK with this (especially in the winter months) since replacing the house batteries is $2500+ for the good batteries.
If you have an older model, and you don't have access to In5, you would have to use In0. (this would work for those that don't use there boats for long periods of time.
In0
The inverter is disabled and will not provide backup function when utility power is not available. The unit works in bypass mode only, for charging the battery and passing through the external AC-Input power to the loads.
Use this mode when charging the battery bank is the priority or when the backup function is not desired for a while (for more details, see the “Unit Operation” section in the manual)
When done turn off your shore power and test that your AC outlet is off. Press the power button and AC should be on. Press again and it turns off. Turn your shore power on and make sure you have AC power again.
Steve