Power

BarnacaleRid does not cause electrolysis or galvanic corrosion, independently tested, this report is available on request.

The BarnacleRid system can be run from any power system you may have available on your boat. 12V and 24V battery systems, 110V and 240V mains systems with 50Hz or 60Hz; All solar systems are compatible with the Barnacle Rid system if chosen, to suit each individual boat’s power supply taking into account location, sun available etc..

Barnacle Rid draws very little power in fact a maximum of 1.11 Amps @ 13.5V meaning the total power it consumes is 15 Watts, maximum.

As long as your power system has the spare capacity to accommodate approximately 22 amp-hours per day to protect your hull, you will have no problems running BarnacleRid.”

If not, usually an 80 Watt solar panel is sufficient extra power.

When you order BarnacleRid, you can specify which type of power system your boat has available. If any special adapters are required for you situation we will ensure your kit has what you require.

We can provide an adapter for your mains power system.

Barnacle Rid power draw is minimal and predictable

Saves your all-important batteries!

CE Certified Compliant.
Maximum Power Consumption 15 Watts

Maximum 1.11 Amp @ 13.5V for mono-hulls and catamarans on highest setting in barnacle season in the tropics.
Absolute MAXIMUM power drain

1.11A * 13.5V = 15W / 12V = 1.25 * 24 hrs = 30Ah, battery on MAXIMUM setting
Compensate for efficiency you would need 30Ah / 0.8 = 37.5 Ah battery for maximum settings.
Operates @ Power As Low As 6.2 Watts

It has 7 climate settings.