FAQ

Confirm available amps at 12V with a 7.5kWh battery bank? 500 amps discharging down to 20%?
Integrel provides a 48V battery bank, not a 12V bank.  If you want to convert, the math is simple V x A = W, so 7,500W / 12V = 625A
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Confirm time to completely recharge the battery bank from 20% charge to 100% charge? Just under an hour?
The charge time depends on the size of the battery bank. A 30kWh battery bank that is 20% full, will reach 100% full in around 1.5 hours when charged at 16...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:05 PM
Do you keep the original engine alternator to charge the lead acid engine start battery?
Yes. This provides good redundancy. We install Integrel "on top" of existing installations. If so can you switch to run the 12v system off the en...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Can the Integrel intelligent Controller handle two systems at the same time - or do we need everything twice ?
If an Integrel generator is installed on both the engines, then two controllers and two engine brackets are needed. The Integrel Battery Bank Sensors, Integ...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:08 PM
Integrel Warranty
Some diesel engine manufacturers will not provide warranty on systems where a foreign alternator is installed despite Integrel demonstrating that the load a...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 10:30 PM
Does the Air Conditioner need to be changed to a 48V system? or can I use the one that came with the boat?
48V air conditioners are more efficient and save power, but you can use the air conditioner that comes with the boat if you wish.
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:09 PM
Can the Integrel system be installed at the factory or can they pre-wire?
A number of boat builders are now offering Integrel as a factory-fitted replacement for a generator. For boat builders that do not offer Integrel, we c...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Can you please explain the difference between your system and the Mastervolt large alternator and lithium package that I hear about on the Seawind 1370? My goal is gen set elimination and AC operation overnight.
The primary difference is sustained output. The Mastervolt alternator is a standard design high performance alternator. They do deliver a high output for a ...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:14 PM
How much time is needed to collect up to 6.5kWh of energy with the engine running at 1500 RPM?
At 1500 RPM, the generator output is around 4-5 kW, depending somewhat on the engine size. So, at 1500 RPM with 5kW output, it will take just over 1 hour t...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 10:25 PM