[C320-list] Batteries

[guyhenry222 at gmail.com]

My charger connects to each battery separately and I never combine them by 
using the BOTH position.
This allows you to replace the batteries at different times and alternate 
which battery you depend on for the house and engine and visa versa.
I always use the older battery for the house and the newer battery for the 
engine.
Guy
MoonShadow #115



-----Original Message----- 
From: Chris Burti
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 10:09 PM
To: Guy Henry ; C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries

The charger is not typically wired through the switch, but rather is
typically wired directly to the batteries in parallel.

Thanks
Chris Burti
Commitment #867
From: Guy Henry
Sent: 9/24/2012 9:16 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
If you don't use the 'both' setting, the batteries are never connected.
On Sep 24, 2012 8:19 PM, "Pat Ireland" <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:

> The only way you could replace the batteries separately would be to
> change the wiring to allow only one battery to be connected at a time.
>
> The prevailing wisdom is reflected in the prior comments - replace
> both.    Pat, 801
>
>
>
> On 9/24/12, upwego <upwego at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Always replace both batteries.  There is a difference between standard
> > flooded wet cell batteries and non-servicing gel and AGM battery
> > technologies.  The most common failure mode of batteries that require
> > servicing is that they are not properly maintained with correct fluid
> level,
> > subsequently shorting battery life.  AGM’s can be used in any 
> > orientation
> > and can be recharged at a more rapid rate.  They are more expensive but
> will
> > last much longer with routine use. AGM’s are safer as well.Jack
> > #441
> > From: "BAdams3491 at aol.com" <BAdams3491 at aol.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 4:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
> >
> > Normally it's best to replace batteries in pairs.  That way you will 
> > not
> > have an old battery paired with a new battery.  Here's a good link on
> > batteries:
> >
> > _http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm_
> > (http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm)
> >
> > Bert
> > At Ease
> > #442
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/24/2012 1:28:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > jsea at prodigy.net writes:
> >
> > I need  to replace one of my  4D batteries.  Does anyone know if it 
> > would
> > create a problem, charger wise, having one flooded cell battery and the
> > other  battery being a sealed "maintenance free" type of battery?  I 
> > plan
> > on
> > replacing the flooded cell with a sealed battery when it needs replacing
> > later.
> > Both batteries would have the same amount of power, so I don't think  it
> > would be a problem.
> > The charger is a Charles model 5000 if I remember  correctly.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jerry Clayton
> > #988 (2004)
> >
>