Hi, Ive attached my preliminary electrical diagram. It's based on a setup that seems to be relatively vetted on this forum. In addition to having other sets of eyes look at what I'm doing, I'm looking for advice on how to incorporate an automatic start/stop for the inverter that is connected to my starter battery. My understanding is the inverter will draw power unless turned off. I'm only using it as a backup to solar., I don't want to think about it, but I'm struggling to find a solution. I'm looking at Blue Sea ACR's but I'm not sure which one would work and specifically where it would fit in with my setup.
For reference, I have a 2019 144 that does NOT have an auxiliary battery (hence the concern with draining the starter battery).
Here are my questions:
- Is ACR a good solution, or is there something better?
- If I get an ACR, is the inverter necessary, will the ACR keep the batteries happy without the inverter?
- Is there an ACR that can sense the charge when the alternator starts, or will I need to find an ignition connection (if so, where would I find it?)
I'm sure I'll have more questions. I'll also be updating my diagram with wire sizing and lengths for a final review once I get this ACR solved.
Thanks in advance!
For reference, I have a 2019 144 that does NOT have an auxiliary battery (hence the concern with draining the starter battery).
Here are my questions:
- Is ACR a good solution, or is there something better?
- If I get an ACR, is the inverter necessary, will the ACR keep the batteries happy without the inverter?
- Is there an ACR that can sense the charge when the alternator starts, or will I need to find an ignition connection (if so, where would I find it?)
I'm sure I'll have more questions. I'll also be updating my diagram with wire sizing and lengths for a final review once I get this ACR solved.
Thanks in advance!