[C320-list] Batteries
Dick Walker
dickwalker at att.net
Wed Sep 26 19:22:53 PDT 2012
Amen. Only combine if the start battery I'd dead
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)
>> >
>
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