Batteries in Parallel
Do you have a Shore Power connection automaticaly charging your batteries?
1. Do not mix types or amphour of batteries run in parellel
2. You need a two circuit charger to get full charge on each battery
3. A single circuit charger will shut off when (1) battery has charged
4. (2) deep cycle batteries run in parallel and switched to "both"
during starting is a working system for the 20-40hp range engines.
5. Under charge you can check the Specific Gravity of all cells and
determine if your batteries are good. Cells that don't reach the
SAME good charge level as the rest of the cells, indicates that
your batteries need to be replaced.
6. Replace batteries in PAIRS ! They wear out at the same rate.
7. Check the voltage drop across your starter. As it is above the rated
amp draw it is SHORTING OUT in the starting motor and will draw down
your battery in a matter of seconds to DEAD.
8. During engine running verify that the alternator/charging system is
working correctly. A running gas engine will run batteries to DEAD
without the charging system working.
Good Luck /) /)
Do you have a Shore Power connection automaticaly charging your batteries?
1. Do not mix types or amphour of batteries run in parellel
2. You need a two circuit charger to get full charge on each battery
3. A single circuit charger will shut off when (1) battery has charged
4. (2) deep cycle batteries run in parallel and switched to "both"
during starting is a working system for the 20-40hp range engines.
5. Under charge you can check the Specific Gravity of all cells and
determine if your batteries are good. Cells that don't reach the
SAME good charge level as the rest of the cells, indicates that
your batteries need to be replaced.
6. Replace batteries in PAIRS ! They wear out at the same rate.
7. Check the voltage drop across your starter. As it is above the rated
amp draw it is SHORTING OUT in the starting motor and will draw down
your battery in a matter of seconds to DEAD.
8. During engine running verify that the alternator/charging system is
working correctly. A running gas engine will run batteries to DEAD
without the charging system working.
Good Luck /) /)