[Rhodes22-list] Battery switch question: 1, 2 or both

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

which, of course, it is.  (Hmm, not so obsolete.)

On 10/16/14, 8:05 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List wrote:
> Yes, that would be correct.  This makes sure that you don't accidentally
> kill the batteries while sailing and you have one that is reserved for
> starting the engine.  If you have an electrical lift, it should also be on
> this same circuit.
>
> Hank
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 8:03 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
>> Sorry to be dense, but just to clarify . . .
>>
>> Does this mean I should determine which position is the motor circuit and
>> use that one to start the motor, then switch to the other position (the
>> house) the rest of the time?
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert L Weiss Jr.
>> Director of Music
>> First United Methodist Carbondale, IL
>> Professor Emeritus, SIUC
>>
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>>
>> A general information note from the general (boats)
>>
>> Those boats that are delivered with two batteries, and also lucky enough
>> to have the 4 position battery switch, should find that the "Off"
>> position takes both batteries out of all systems except the solar
>> charging wiring.  The "Both" position has both batteries connected to
>> the house circuit and the motor related circuit. This position is for
>> when the need is to be using the house and motor circuits at close time
>> intervals.  Otherwise use the "1" or "2" position for either the house
>> or the motor circuits (I never remember which goes to which but luckily
>> the electrons do). This isolates the batteries so if one breaks down it
>> will not take the other with it.
>>
>> ss (obsolete Purdue BSEE)
>>
>>
>> On 10/16/14, 7:06 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List wrote:
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> Traditionally, on larger diesel engine boats, the 2 way battery switch is
>>> designed to separate your batteries into a bank for the house and a bank
>>> for the engine.  You use the engine bank to start the engine, switch to
>>> both while the engine is running to charge both banks and then use the
>>> house bank once the engine has been shut off.  This helps to ensure that
>>> you don't run your batteries down while sailing to the point where you
>>> can't start the engine.
>>>
>>> As Rummy pointed out, your strategy will depend on how your boat is
>>> acutually wired.  I've looked at a few rhodes and even did some work for
>>> Stan on the electical system of a couple of boats and I will say that
>> Stan
>>> does not follow the generally accepted marine elecrical wiring practices.
>>> If you really want to get into it, I suggest you read Don Casey's books
>> on
>>> Sailboat electrical systems.
>>>
>>> Sailboat Electrics Simplified
>>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Sailboat-Electrics-Simplified-Don-Casey/dp/0070366497
>>> Sailboat Electrical Systems: Improvement, Wiring, and Repair
>>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Sailboat-Electrical-Systems-Improvement-Library-ebook/dp/B007VLTJ30
>>> Hank
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 9:01 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Next question in my continuing education of how to operate and care for
>> my
>>>> 2014 Recycled 1998 Rhodes . . .
>>>>
>>>> What is the appropriate, or best, position for the battery switch?  1,
>> 2,
>>>> or
>>>> both. It appears that everything that uses 12 volts is on both
>> batteries.
>>>> What I use the batteries for mostly is outboard lift, starting the
>>>> outboard,
>>>> and sometimes charging my cell phone.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Bob
>>>> Yet-to-be-named 2014 Recycled 1998 Rhodes 22
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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