[C320-list] Batteries

[Dick Walker]

Cheers

Dick Walker


On Sep 26, 2012, at 6:02 PM, <guyhenry222 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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)
>> >
>