[Rhodes22-list] Question about batteries

[Frank Goldsmith]

Susan, what kind of solar panels do you have, and were they hard to install?

Thanks,

Frank
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Frank Goldsmith
s/v Mary Bess
Lake Keowee, SC


> On Apr 21, 2018, at 12:35 PM, Susan Crane <scranevmd at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I do have two solar panels on the boat so that should help.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> Rick Lange
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:07 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Question about batteries
> 
> Susan,
> 
> Unlike your mobile devices, your boat battery will gradually fade.  A
> voltmeter will let you see how the battery is doing.  When the battery can
> no longer hold 12v after charging from your motor, an auto tiller won't
> work.
> 
> The best way to long battery life is to trickle charge it when you aren't
> using the boat.  A solar charger is very convenient for this purpose.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Rick
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