Electrical
31 Articles
How to Select a Marine Battery
Starting, dual-purpose or deep-cycle? What about flooded, gel, AGM or Lithium? This article will help you make the right choice.
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EGIS MOBILE ELECTRIC XD BATTERY SWITCHES
A new standard in marine battery management, safety, and smart power control.
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Sizing Your House Battery Bank
How much storage capacity do you need? The answer to that question begins with creating an energy budget for your boat.
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How to Install a Marine Battery Charger: Step-by-Step Guide
Planning to install a new battery charger? This article will acquaint you with what you need to know to do the job right.
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How to Choose a Battery Charger for Your Boat
Modern “smart” charging options make proper care of batteries almost goof-proof. This article will help you make the right choice for your boat.
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Do-It-Yourself: Charging With Solar Panels
Installing one or more photovoltaic solar panels on your boat is a great way to keep your batteries topped off and in larger installations replace the power consumed by house loads.
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24V vs 12V Marine Electrical Systems: Voltage Drop, Wire Sizing & When to Upgrade
What are the advantages of 24-volt electrical systems? Read what noted expert Chuck Hawley has to say.
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Selecting and Installing Underwater Lights
Underwater lights add excitement to nighttime fishing with the flip of a switch. They also look really cool when fired up at your dock.
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Navigation Light Rules
This article discusses navigation light requirements and serves as a guide to navigation light selection.
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Boat Circuit Protection & Power Distribution: Fuses, Breakers & Panels
Written for electrical novices, this article covers fuses, circuit breakers, electrical panels, monitors and more.
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Marine Alternator Guide | Sizing, Battery Banks & Charging Systems
Learn how to choose the right marine alternator for AGM, flooded, and lithium batteries. Compare output, regulators, belt loads, mounting styles, and charging upgrades.
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10 Dangerous Marine Electrical Problems Every Boater Should Know
Learn the 10 most dangerous marine electrical hazards including shore power failures, wiring mistakes, GFCI protection, electrical shock drowning, and fire prevention.
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