Posted by DennisVollrath on 05/21/15 - 7:17 PM
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Gmondun wrote:
Dennis,
So that device would only come into play when I switched my batteries to "all"? I'm assuming that if I manually isolate the batteries on the switch than that device doesn't function.
No, an ACR is a parallel system that is always monitoring the charging source and both batteries. You can find an installation diagram on the web page linked previously.
However, as PhilT mentions, many people run their Montauks and other boats with just a single battery unless there is a load that demand two. Mine came with two and a battery switch, and when I redid the electrical system I went to a single battery with no switch. I used a switchable breaker for the house circuits to disable loads when the boat is not being used. Simpler is often a more reliable solution.
With my Outrage, I'm adding an electric davit for prawning, as well as an electric trolling motor. Hence the 2nd battery and associated switch and ACR.
Dennis