Keeping Your Batteries Alive
Improper care for your batteries during the off season could be eating away at their effectiveness. Don’t get left high and dry when the spring comes around.
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Improper care for your batteries during the off season could be eating away at their effectiveness. Don’t get left high and dry when the spring comes around.
This funny reader photo sets a new low for electrical wiring!
When it comes to your boat’s electrics, make sure you properly inspect everything to avoid damaging important systems.
A new step forward in shock hazard protection could be a major safety advancement for the marine industry.
Ed Sherman answers the question of why your boat might have a switch for the battery negative.
The concern is over the possibility of the fine bits of electronic components on the back of the board becoming corroded over time in the salt water environment.
The bottom line is that brass is only about 25% as electrically conductive as copper.
Recently one of my readers sent in this photo with a question regarding the green wire connected to the steering quadrant.
Shallow bilges can easily flood and cause expensive damage to important electronics.
Keeping electronics away from water sources can save your equipment, time and money.
Will your boat be plugged in all winter long? Make sure you do these two things.
A more effective cooling system for the alternator than basic engine room ventilation (especially on sailboats) is a great idea
Improper care for your batteries during the off season could be eating away at their effectiveness. Don’t get left high and dry when the spring comes around.
This funny reader photo sets a new low for electrical wiring!
When it comes to your boat’s electrics, make sure you properly inspect everything to avoid damaging important systems.
A new step forward in shock hazard protection could be a major safety advancement for the marine industry.
Ed Sherman answers the question of why your boat might have a switch for the battery negative.
The concern is over the possibility of the fine bits of electronic components on the back of the board becoming corroded over time in the salt water environment.
The bottom line is that brass is only about 25% as electrically conductive as copper.
Recently one of my readers sent in this photo with a question regarding the green wire connected to the steering quadrant.
Shallow bilges can easily flood and cause expensive damage to important electronics.
Keeping electronics away from water sources can save your equipment, time and money.
Will your boat be plugged in all winter long? Make sure you do these two things.
A more effective cooling system for the alternator than basic engine room ventilation (especially on sailboats) is a great idea
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