[Rhodes22-list] Wire Diagram

[Ellner]

cowie wrote:
> I am adding some electronic equipment and spent the time to figure out how
> the main wiring is set up in my boat.  I thought the group might enjoy
> seeing how this is set up.  Enclosed is a schematic sketch for reference. 
> Note that the solar panel #2 goes direct to battery #2 and solar panel #1
> goes direct to the power panel that is connected to battery #1.  This
> arrangement allows the solar panels to always be charging even if the main
> battery switch is turned to the off position.  The bus bar is always hot
> from battery #1 that means the macerator and water pump will always have
> power from battery #1.  The terminals located in the lazaret is always hot
> from battery #2 that means the electric start and power lift always has
> power.  Having the bus bar and lazaret terminals hot allows the power
> control panel to remain a managable size.  
>
> http://old.nabble.com/file/p28204348/photo.jpg photo.jpg 
>   
Thanks for sending the diagram

Rod