Can charging the battery damage rectifier

[firstdavid]

Can charging the batteries while they are connected possibly damage the rectifier on an outboard? I have done it that way for years but recently have had a damaged rectifier and I am looking for the cause..

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Can charging the battery damage rectifier

Never had a problem and haven't seen any cautions about charging marine batteries. Some older motors, however, shouldn't have maintenance free batteries installed. Not sure why, but I've seen that caution.

 

[jimdi@localnet.com]

Re: Can charging the battery damage rectifier

Just never reverse the polarity. Even a split second the wrong way can blow the rectifiers right up to the power paks.

 

[silverking]

Re: Can charging the battery damage rectifier

Just take care of the polarity +/+ & -/-.<br />Personally i use a battery isolator to avoid any problems while charging the batteries. Also the battery isolator is very usefull when you´re running a stereo system, depth finder or other electrical instruments.<br />Have a good time!!