New to dual batteries
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Hi, I just bought a 2005 Rinker Captiva 192 and the boat has dual batteries with a Perko Battery Selector Switch. Can someone please walk me through on how to use it and when to the switch it to 1 or 2 or all? I want to make sure I do it right before heading out for the first time with this boat.
Thanks,
Joey
Thanks,
Joey
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NEVER use the switch while the engine is running you can damage the charging system.
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2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
What I have learned from this thread, and hopefully joey the original poster (sorry for derailing your post) is with an isolator, BOTH batteries are receiving a charge while underway, regardless of switch position on the perko.........right?
2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
So I just kept mine on 1 all the time to ensure the engine always had a fresh starter battery, while 2 took care of the house load.
Both would mean the batteries are bridged, and it's something you only want to do in an emergency situation.
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