Electric Engine Question

Gargamel · 10-23-10, 09:55 PM

As i found yesterday, when i lost my Aft batteries and my Starboard Diesel, your batteries will not recharge unless the Stb diesel is firing.

I could maneuver just fine with one engine, it acted just like it was charging, but nothing was actually happening. So I was stuck decent surface speed, but only about 15-20% battery life left if I had to dive.

You could try slowly going decks awash deeper and deeper until MAYBE the Electrics kick on but you still have a deck crew. But I doubt it since it's governed by the exhaust and air intake height.

Would be nice to steam along at 10-12 kts on battery on the surface though.

10-23-10, 09:55 PM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	As i found yesterday, when i lost my Aft batteries and my Starboard Diesel, your batteries will not recharge unless the Stb diesel is firing. I could maneuver just fine with one engine, it acted just like it was charging, but nothing was actually happening. So I was stuck decent surface speed, but only about 15-20% battery life left if I had to dive. You could try slowly going decks awash deeper and deeper until MAYBE the Electrics kick on but you still have a deck crew. But I doubt it since it's governed by the exhaust and air intake height. Would be nice to steam along at 10-12 kts on battery on the surface though. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.