Rokkie Question about batteries

[WTPhantom309]

I Hope this isnt to dumb of question(s).

Can A Fuel gauge and a trim gauge draw a battery down in a week or so, and when I charge my trolling motor batteries (24 volt) Do I have to unhook them from each other? Thanks for any advice you fellas can give.


Derek

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Rokkie Question about batteries

[colour=blue]1. Normally - no. But if the little lights inside the gauges are on - yes.

2. If you have a 12v charger - yes. Disconnect the cables and charge each battery seperately. If you have a 24v charger - no. Connect the charger to the positive of one battery and the ground of the other.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Rokkie Question about batteries

if the batteries are several years old, you can have them load tested at the auto parts store for free.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Rokkie Question about batteries

If you are using a 12V charger and connect it directly to the batteries they do not need to be disconnected BUT -- you need to connect to each battery separately. DO NOT connect across the 24 lines or to the motor plug.

 

[WTPhantom309]

Re: Rokkie Question about batteries

Lights are not on in gauges but did find problem, 2 year old nephew was playing in my boat and left the radio on and volume was down. didnt think to check it since i havnt turned the radio on since i bought the boat. thanks guys i dont know what id do without the folks on IBoats.


Derek



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