cjd3060
Cadet
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- Feb 25, 2018
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So, I had a second battery installed, as we like to float with the radio on. I had asked for a BlueSea system and did not specify anything beyond that... when I picked up the boat, I realized they installed a Battery Switch with AFD, but no Automatic Charging Relay. When I said something about it, I was told that an ACR really wasn't worth the extra money. So, I left it at that. However, I want to make sure I fully understand what I get vs don't get without the ACR.
The mechanic said that I should run with the switch in 1+2 position and that will charge both batteries. When floating, I should kick the switch over to 2 only and that isolates my starting battery.
So, the only drawback with this set-up is that I must manually use the switch to keep the radio from draining the starting battery? Or, is there more?
The mechanic said that I should run with the switch in 1+2 position and that will charge both batteries. When floating, I should kick the switch over to 2 only and that isolates my starting battery.
So, the only drawback with this set-up is that I must manually use the switch to keep the radio from draining the starting battery? Or, is there more?