[C320-list] Batteries Off or All

[jsail320 at cox.net]

Jeff, I just came back from sailing and left the batteries to ALL.  I have done that since taking ownership of the boat in 2000 and had no problems.  I also would be interested in hearing the logic of swiching.

So far if my reading is correct, no one turns the batteries to OFF.

John
s/v Lady K
> 
> From: "Jeff Hare" <hare at cadence.com>
> Date: 2006/01/19 Thu PM 01:32:29 EST
> To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: RE: [C320-list] Batteries Off or All
> 
> Hi All,
> 
>    If it makes you feel better switching back and forth between the
> batteries, then by all means continue.  :)
> 
> The shore power is charging both batteries regardless of the switch
> position.  I think you're better off leaving the switch in the ALL
> position when on shore power for these reasons.
> 
> 1: If you lost shore power, your fridge would run MUCH longer and damage
> the batteries less since the discharge rate is much slower.
> 
> 2: If you lost shore power and you also sprung a leak.. Ie a lighting
> strike popped your breaker and you ended up some minor damage that
> caused a slow leak, your bilge pump would run a lot longer.
> 
> 3: Since the fridge is running, the shore power charger may be supplying
> more than trickle charge voltage to the battery bank which would have
> the tendency to over charge the battery that isn't hooked up to the
> fridge.
> 
> I could go on, but you get the idea... :)
> 
> Perhaps the person who indicates that you should turn one off could
> supply some contrary theories that we can use to balance out the
> discussion?
> 
> Cheers!
> -Jeff
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