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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-18-2020, 11:49 AM
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Posted By Dave R
If you want a foolproof option, buy and install...

If you want a foolproof option, buy and install an automatic charging relay when you add the second battery. I have a Blue Seas ACR on my boat and it's a high quality piece of gear. Blue Seas makes a...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-17-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,717
Posted By Dave R
to check for parasitic load, use an ammeter in...

to check for parasitic load, use an ammeter in between the battery + post and the red battery cable. IF there is any current, that wouild the the parasitic load. That said, I'm in agreement that you...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-17-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,717
Posted By Dave R
11 volts could be a parasitic load or a bad...

11 volts could be a parasitic load or a bad battery. When battery voltage drops below 11.8 volts on a lead acid 12V deep-cycle battery, damage is being done to the battery. If voltage drops below...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-13-2020, 08:35 AM
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Posted By Dave R
I could be way off base too. Older outboards did...

I could be way off base too. Older outboards did not use battery power for ignition at all (some use up to 600 volts on the primary side of the coils), so the battery voltage would make no difference...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-13-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 55
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Posted By Dave R
My guess is that your battery is about to fail or...

My guess is that your battery is about to fail or you have something draining the battery while the boat is unused. Your alternator has not had a chance to re-charge the battery in the first 15...
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