Hydrogen Gas and Battery Ventilation on Boats
Battery hydrogen gas and ventilation on boats: why flooded batteries vent hydrogen, when the risk peaks, how to ventilate battery compartments, what to avoid.
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Boat Won’t Start and Just Clicks: What to Check
Boat won't start and just clicks? Learn how to trace a weak start battery, corroded cables, a bad switch, solenoid or starter, and fix…
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Bay Boat Battery Setups for Shallow-Water Anglers
Bay boat battery setups for shallow-water anglers: cranking, 24V or 36V trolling banks, shallow-water anchors, electronics, saltwater care and charging.
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Battery Monitors and Shunts: Know Your Real State of Charge
Battery monitors and shunts explained: how they measure state of charge, installation, setup, lithium vs lead-acid differences and how to read the numbers.
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Spring Commissioning: Waking Your Boat Batteries Up
Spring boat battery commissioning: charging, testing, cleaning, reinstalling, checking cables, chargers and switches so your batteries are ready for the season.
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Lithium vs AGM Cost per Cycle: Total Cost of Ownership
Lithium vs AGM cost per cycle explained: how to calculate total cost of ownership with real store prices, cycle ratings, usable capacity and charger…
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Charging Lithium from an Outboard or Inboard Alternator
Charging lithium from an outboard or inboard alternator: overload risks, regulator voltages, DC-DC chargers, external regulators and BMS cutoffs.
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Battery Acid Spills: Cleanup and First Aid Basics
Battery acid spill cleanup on a boat: how to neutralize sulfuric acid safely with baking soda, protect yourself, clean corrosion and dispose of the…
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Lithium Marine Batteries: The Complete Buyer’s Guide
Lithium marine battery buyer's guide: voltage, capacity, discharge current, BMS, Bluetooth, heating, IP rating, fit, charging and warranty explained.
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A Year of Boating: Seasonal Battery Calendar
A month-by-month boat battery maintenance calendar: spring commissioning, summer heat, fall fishing, winter storage, holidays and Florida's year-round season.
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