Dual Batts??/

[Megabyte]

Being of a simpler mind:
Battery 1 = Odd days, Battery 2 = even days.

You really don't need to dedicate a battery to anything. Using/charging a single battery at a time seems to work just fine.
Unless you want to spend more money.

[ScottC]

Originally Posted by Megabyte

Being of a simpler mind:
Battery 1 = Odd days, Battery 2 = even days.

You really don't need to dedicate a battery to anything. Using/charging a single battery at a time seems to work just fine.
Unless you want to spend more money.

Hahaha, sure, that would work. Or he could just wire it up right and be done with it. An isolator cost little for the benifit. Imagine buying a brand new boat, and the salesman tells you " this is your even day battery, and this is your odd day battery"

Just playing with ya dude

[Clammer]

I put the switch on dual & it stays there ///been doing it for years // this season or next I,ll just buy two new batteries & trash the old ones .,.,

[ScottC]

Originally Posted by Clammer

I put the switch on dual & it stays there ///been doing it for years // this season or next I,ll just buy two new batteries & trash the old ones .,.,

Ok, but do you have a sinlge or dual Diode altenator?

His is a single so you shouldn't Yes, you can, but you just shouldn't.

[Redliner]

Go to bluesea.com and order thier FREE catalogue. It comes in a couple weeks and has each wiring system laid out and easy to understand. It gives all the diferent switch options. From what ive read bluesea is the standard now. I recommend the 5511e switch with the ACR. Its simple and easy to install, but each sysytem has its advantage and disadvantage. Check cables, if questionable, replace. These can be made by you cheaper and a better custom fit to your boat with the anchor crimper and the right connectors. Follow (ayba ??) rules and crimp then heat shrink.

[blue oyster]

i was goin to put duels in mine ,i wanted to put the batt. on the other side for even weight distrubution , went to the local marine store to get some cable $150. just for the cables , ouch ! i am going to have to rethink this move .