[Rhodes22-list] Quick Battery Question

[Matt Wilson]

Thanks so much.  That diagram is very helpful!

Matt

On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 9:57 AM Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Thanks Mike, I knew they were there someone.  The overall layout is best
> shown in this diagram.
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> http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20191029/0b16627c/attachment-0004.jpg
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> The wiring diagrams were referenced in the archives at:
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2019-October/083687.htmlMike
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> Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> -------- Original message --------From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> Date:
> 7/23/21  10:46 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org Subject:
> Re: [Rhodes22-list] Quick Battery Question Matt,Is your motor electric
> start?  If so, it likely will have an alternator that will charge up the
> battery.  Do you have a battery selector switch?  With two batteries you
> should have a switch that says A/B/Both/Off on it, which allows you to
> switch what batteries are connected to the charging circuit.  Battery
> circuits on our boats are almost never the same as owners will change
> things around to suit their needs.  Very few of us have batteries in the
> laz as that adds to much weight in the stern.  My starting batteriy is
> under the port settee, although I'm planning on moving it to the starboard
> side to improve the weight distribution.  A quick examination of your
> electrical system by someone who understands the basics might be helpful,
> have a sailing buddy who might take a look?  There is a wiring diagram that
> Chris Cowie created for his boat which is pretty standard for a two-battery
> layout.  A search of the of archives might find it, or perhaps someone can
> repost it.  - Rob________________________________From: Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Matt Wilson <
> mwhornblower at gmail.com>Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:37 PMTo:
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>Subject:
> [Rhodes22-list] Quick Battery QuestionHey everyone,I have a 1990 Rhodes
> with deep cycle battery in the lazarette that is connected to a blue sea
> systems switch. I also have a deep cycle battery in the cabin. Are these
> batteries connected?  The lazarette battery switch has been off, yet my
> motor has started just fine.  Does that mean I have been running it off the
> cabin battery?  If so perhaps that’s why my running lights are dim.I also
> have a small solar panel that can be set on top of the cabin.  Does that
> work to keep the system topped off?  Do I still need to occasionally
> recharge both batteries?Thanks so much for your help,Matt WilsonHornblower
> IIWhite Bear Lake, MNSent from my iPhone
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