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The Rutland 503 Windcharger

The Rutland 503 Windcharger

The Rutland 503 Windcharger

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Rutland 503 Windcharger is designed to harness wind power to keep batteries charged, making it ideal for use in marinas, on boats, motor homes, and caravans. Its compact design and quiet operation make it a popular choice among users.

Specifications and Features
The Rutland 503 is known for its efficient power conversion, generating more ampere-hours than other turbines of similar size. It features a high inertia alternator that maintains momentum between gusts, ensuring continuous power generation. The windcharger is cost-effective, with low friction 3-phase alternator providing smooth and silent output. It starts at low wind speeds of 5 knots and can generate up to 80W.

Applications
This windcharger is suitable for weekend yachts, sailboats up to 10m, motor homes, caravans, inland boats, and motor cruisers. It is particularly beneficial for trickle charging batteries up to 100 Ah.

Complementary Systems
Rutland Windchargers can be paired with solar panels to create hybrid systems, offering a balanced power supply throughout the year. Marlec provides expert advice on renewable energy solutions.

Installation Requirements
To complete the system, a marine mounting kit or land tower and rigging kit is needed. A voltage controller is recommended to prevent overcharging, and appropriate cabling and batteries should be used.

Manufacturing and Quality
The Rutland 503 is manufactured in the UK by Marlec Eng Co Ltd, adhering to high standards in an ISO9002 certified factory. The product is designed with modern, durable materials for reliability.

Contact Information
For further information and expert advice, contact Marlec Eng Co Ltd at [email protected] or visit their website at www.marlec.co.uk.
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Free and abundant wind power keeps RENEWABLE POWER Rutland Windchargers simply convert the free and abundant power in the wind to power stored in your batteries. The 12V power is ready to use for engine starting, lights, coolers, essential navigation equipment and other low energy appliances. With a Rutland 503 installed on board weekend sailors will experience the convenience of fully charged batteries for engine starting. Rutland Windchargers are a popular sight in marinas, thousands are in use worldwide and boat owners like their particularly quiet operation coupled with clean, aerodynamic lines. Without doubt the unique Rutland alternator design accumulates more energy than any other comparable wind generators available and you'll always see a Rutland spinning in the lightest of breezes! The Rutland 503 model's "safety turbine" makes it ideal for trickle charging on board where space is at a premium. Weekend yachts and sailboats up to 10m benefit from it's compact size and charging capacity in particular where Motor home and touring caravan owners will find the Rutland 503 conveniently portable and ideal for topping up the The Rutland 503 Windcharger is ideal battery when parked. for trickle charging on board. When you fit a Rutland Windcharger on board you will experience: • Direct savings on fuel costs and engine maintenance owing to reduced engine running time • Security of power for essential appliances on-board, eg. navigation equipment • Fully charged batteries for engine starting on returning to your boat. Rutland 503 Windchargers are also found on: • Inland boats • Motor Cruisers • Motor homes Modern, durable materials for reliability on the h accompany the very high manufacturing standarc employed in our ISO9002 certified factory. Rutland 503 keeping a motor cruiser's battery topped up and ready to start. Windchargers are complemented by solar panels for power generation. Hybrid systems offer a reliable solution for providing a balanced supply of power throughout the seasons and to take advantage of the various climates around the world. To discuss your power requirements call Marlec, we have been active in renewable energy since 1979 and our expert advice is second to none. NB. Specifications are subject to change without notice owing to continuous product development.

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Features & Benefits • Efficient power conversion - Rutland Windchargers generate greater ampere- hours in real wind conditions than turbines of equal and often larger diameter! That's because between gusts, our unique high inertia alternator designs maintain momentum with a flywheel effect where other units stall. This adds up to more free power generated and stored for you. • Rutland Windchargers are the lowest cost per watt of power generated. Not only is the generator efficient but volume production for our worldwide customers and in-house manufacturing here at Marlec ensures that we deliver...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.