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Monday
25Jan2010

Cockpit pod taking shape...


This is now progressing well.   The converters, inverters and the lithium phosphate batteries are all fitted.   These are mainly in the under seat compartments on the starboard side and one of the compartments on the port side.

The compartments are completely watertight and we have an air duct coming through in inlet underneath the console and exiting out the aft area.   A bilge blower is being installed to maintain a good airflow and prevent any heat build up.

The converters are military grade and I had them custom built by the supplier who builds them for the NZ army.  Then I had them fully sealed into a 316 stainless housing.   I am confident that the electrical system will be pretty well trouble free, nonetheless there is a degree of redundancy built in.

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