. 76 Answers SOURCE: Sorry for the delay. I don't understand why they have the third 'on/off' switch. Normally on a boat like yours, the set would be as follows: Each pair of batteries would be jumped together to make a single large bank. We can then consider them 'bank 1' and 'bank 2' usually they will correspond to port and starboard.
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Now you will take the positive lead from bank 1 and connect it to B1 on the port switch and then jumper it to B1 on the starboard switch. You will do the same for bank 2 and the starboard switch. The 'common' on each switch will be your positive output to the motors corresponding them to port and starboard. Now you can run your port motor with the port switch selected to battery 1 and the starboard motor with the starboard switch selected to battery 2. Your emergency parallel is already built in.
If battery bank 1 dies, you can start both engines with battery bank 2 and vice versa. Putting the switche(s) to the 'all' position will allow you to start/run the engine(s) form both banks at once. You can use the third switch to supply the 'house' system. Take its power feed from the 'common' terminal on either of the battery switches. In this way you can isolate which battery bank you use to draw power from for all of your accessories so there is no fear of you running a battery bank dead and being stranded. For example if your house feed is connected to the port battery switch and you have the port battery switch selected to bank 1 (port bank), should you run the battery dead listening to the radio you can simply start the starboard engine and then select 'all' on the port switch. Now the starboard engine will be charging the port battery bank, bringing the house system back to life and allowing you to start the port engine.
In order for the system to work it is important that all of the battery and engine grounds be connected together in a central point (a common buss bar). Dont forget that you cannot switch battery switches while the engines are running. Posted on Aug 22, 2009. First of all do you have 3 or 4 batteries your cranking battery is not to be wired into this 36 volt if you have 4 batteries you have 3 for trolling motor and 1 cranking battery look on your charger see if the banks or numbered 1 2 3 4. You got to find what battery is # 1 depends on how they hooked in series if you hook charger on wrong battery most the time a red light comes on telling you wrong battery move wires till green lights come on all batteries.# 4 goes to cranking battery if you only have 3 batteries you don't have 36 volts you have 24 volts and a cranking battery if so # 3 goes to cranking battery Aug 29, 2013.
I have 3 batteries in my boat; one 12 volt for the engine and components, the other two attached in series to make 24 volts for my trolling motor. I am looking to buy a charger that will be the easiest in terms of charging as so I do not have to manually attach a portable charge. I have seen the on board chargers that will automatically charge the battery when needed and or trickle charge the battery over months for maintenance. One in particular is XPS I 5/5/5 DC SYSTEM 12/24/36 by Bass Pro Shops. Questions. This unit does have 3 banks.
Does this mean I can connect it to my 12v/24v setup; one to each battery without danger of damaging the others?. I understand I do not have to disconnect anything as to charge. Is this correct in my config; just plug the charger in and leave it alone?.
The batteries the boat dealer gave me are the type that require water with the removable cell covers; they are not maintenance free. Now I am accustomed to removing these when placing a regular charger on said batteries as so the cells can “breath”. Do I still need to do this with this type of charger, and if so, how do you do it without acid getting to the other components of the boat. Ventilation is supposed to be an issue but it sounds like people do this in a closed engine compartment.
Can I do this with the engine compartment closed, even the trickle charging/months? I also saw they have an inlet adapter as so you can just plug an extension cord to the boat; I like this idea the best. Also, I picked this up from the dealer with them securing the battery leads with wingnuts on the smaller post. Both in my manual and on the DVD Larson specifically states “not to use wingnuts”.
Am I being a bit anal by going back to the dealer and having them fix it? I imagine I could just get the nuts with Teflon as to lock it, but still unclear on if it is just the wingnuts coming loose, but maybe also using the smaller post. I know there is a concern with these getting very hot and fire as well. Any other recommendations would be great! Thanks for your help! I'm no expert, but I just hate to see a post go un-answered. Database migration software. I looked at the Bass Pro Shops web site and do see the XPS i 5/5/5 charger, but did not find links to the owners manual that would help answer your questions.
I do have a Guest dual onboard smart charger (two banks), so had links to their products and found that they have a triple smart charger in the same series I have that can be configured the way you desire - that is 6 amps at 12V, and 6 amps at 24V. See diagram 7 on page 13 for this configuration. The XPS charger looks to be so similar, it would not surprise me to find Guest (or should I say Marinco) is the OEM. The charger may be permanently mounted in your boat and connections to your batteries left in place. Here's the features of the Guest charger:. Ignition Protected (USCF CFR 183.410).
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IP65 (Splash proof). Short Circuit and over current protected. Reverse Polarity Protected. Safely configured in series or parallel outputs. Humidity: 100% (condensing) humidity soak for 96 hrs.
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Multi-bank chargers have a fuse located in the positive and negative legs for added protection (exception “engine start battery” bank only in positive leg). You talk about lead acid batteries. These 'smart chargers' use 'internal micro-controlled timers to transition the charger output voltage from absorption stage to float stage to protect the battery from electrolyte depletion.'
I would think that periodic checking of acid levels and addition of distilled water as necessary would still be prudent. As to charging in a closed engine compartment, some ventillation is still needed - for example leaving the engine cover off or ajar at minimum. These types of charges do generate heat.
And have specific mounting requirements, if these requirements are followed, the heat should disapate and not be an issue. The use of wingnuts is not that big a deal, although I personally would change over to regular nuts - if only to pass a safety inspection. One concern I'd have is the relatively low output of either of these triple bank chargers. 5 or 6 amps is relatively low, and while I don't have the guidelines at hand, I would think this would be fine for up to a group 24 battery, but not much larger, especially if the batteries get fairly depleted during an outing, as the recharge time might be greater than 24 hours. I also can not speak to the technical questions, only about what I have. I have the Guest charger for 2 batteries like Jim R spoke of.
It is permanently mounted in the engine room and on 24/7 when at dock. All leads, including the charger run to threaded posts with wing nuts. I tighten hand tight then give just a LITTLE extra nudge with plyers and have never had a problem with them loosening. At least in Ohio, they passed the safety inspection. Probably one of the most critical things, tho, is that it is marine grade, e.i. Ignition protected.
Anything else is dangerous. Since I pull my batteries and store them in the basement in winter, I also bring home the charger. Once a month I plug it in just to keep the batteries topped off.
I was told by the yard mechanic this will help prolong their life.
Everything was working fine. Went out on the boat hit a few rough waves taking off from a tournament get home two of my batteries bounced around a lil bit smashing the fuse for one of the charger lines. I replaced the starting battery with a bigger starting battery just because it was about time that was the one battery that didn't move. So i replaced the fuses with a bigger one b/c that was all the store had and i though they would work now my charger won't charge my batteries. I have a basspro xps 3 bank charger the power light charge light and go fish light is flashing. Could anyone tell me why it won't charge or what the flashing lights mean?!
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