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andyram

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Charging batteries in situ
« on: August 12, 2015, 12:46:37 am »

Planning the layout of my next project,Our Lass II.I would like to leave the two 12v 7amp batteries in situ.Looking for suggestions please for a neat way of  making an on board charging station.Advice,suggestions ,pictures very welcome.

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Will.
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Re: Charging batteries in situ
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2015, 12:57:41 am »

Have you had a look at the wireing diagrams on Componat shops there could be something , I have a drawing kindle done by Inertia /DM  for my Fairmount ,I could copy it for you but it would have to be the post as I only work the IPad, there will be an electronic way but sorry I can not do it ,if all else fails PM me David
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Re: Charging batteries in situ
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2015, 08:15:32 am »

http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/wd.php
Scroll down to On-Board Charging
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Re: Charging batteries in situ
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2015, 08:54:52 am »

Here's another version:
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Re: Charging batteries in situ
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2015, 09:14:46 am »

Hi I have a couple of boats where I have connected the charging connections for the battery to 2 separate brass bollards, otherwise unmarked.  The bollard on the port side is red so must be positive.

Simple thinking, a double pole change over switch which is also the on / off switch when in the off position goes to the bollards.
Hope this helps,
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Re: Charging batteries in situ
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2015, 11:53:53 am »

HI. I used a p103 parallel power board from Action Electronics for the same setup as yours. Just remember to have a charging socket for each battery. It all works really well. I will try to get some pics tonight if I can for you. Phil
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