Building a Lithium House Bank for Liveaboard Life
How to build a lithium house bank for liveaboard life: sizing, battery selection, BMS and fusing, charging from solar and alternator, monitoring and layout.
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Battery Core Charges Explained
Battery core charges explained: what a core charge is, why lead-acid batteries have one, how to get it refunded or waived, and how it…
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Summer Boat Battery Tips
Summer boat battery tips: how heat affects lead-acid, AGM and lithium batteries, watering, ventilation, charger settings, parasitic drain and Florida heat.
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Can You Mix Lithium and Lead-Acid Batteries on a Boat?
Can you mix lithium and lead-acid batteries on a boat? Why not in the same bank, how to run separate banks safely, and the…
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End-of-Life Signs: When a Battery Is Ready for Recycling
Battery end-of-life signs for boat batteries: how to tell a worn-out battery from a discharged one, tests for lead-acid, AGM and lithium, and when…
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Circuit Breaker vs Fuse on a Boat
Circuit breaker vs fuse on a boat: how each protects wiring, pros and cons, trolling motor breakers, DC ratings, sizing and when to choose…
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How Many Cranking Amps Does Your Outboard Need?
How many cranking amps does your outboard need? Learn where to find the spec, how CCA, MCA and reserve capacity combine, and how to…
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Walleye and Multi-Species Boat Battery Setups
Walleye and multi-species boat battery setups: main and kicker engine starting, 24V or 36V trolling banks, electronics, cold-weather charging and layouts.
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How to Measure Your Battery Compartment
How to measure a boat battery compartment before buying: length, width, usable height, terminal clearance, hold-downs and cable reach, plus a checklist.
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Kayak Battery Setups for Fish Finders, Lights and Motors
Kayak battery setups for fish finders, lights and motors: how to size a small lithium battery, waterproofing, mounting, wiring, fusing and charging tips.
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