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Even though we have what might be called primarily a passive charging system (solar & 90amp Lestek alternator off the main engine), one must be active in monitoring the system. At peak solar power we have anywhere from 15 to 23 amps coming in, and during that period I want to make sure my hi demand needs are utilised. So for this 2-3 hour prime time I will have on the refrigerator, and do any inverting for appliance recharging. Although the Technautics Cool Blue refrigerator(new 2006)w/ stainless holding plate is very efficient, we don't leave it on 24/7, nor do we need to. the inside temperature is monitored throughout the day and turned on/off as needed, Our lighting fixtures are all new since 2005, and have been updated in 2007 with LED lighting. We now have LED throughout the galley, in the tri-color, anchor lite, cockpit and as individual reading lites in the forward berth. There are 8 Alpenglow (new 2005)4 way lights throughout the boat. For those not familiar, I believe these are the very finest marine lights with both hi and low settings for both red and regular lighting.

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