Hi Folks,
I just bought a 98 Carver 35' ACMY and am in the mist of doing some much needed upgrades. I've added a freshwater flush, additional fuel filters for both the engines and genset and an oil change system. The pocket book is taking a hit, but I'm almost there. I haven't even taken the boat out yet!!
I want to add a digital voltmeter because the OEM on the helm is difficult to get an accurate reading. I have 3 battery banks, 2 AGM batteries on battery selector position #1, two AGM's on battery selector position 2, and a single AGM solely to start the genset.
All the batteries are new and recharged by a Charles 5000 series batt charger. I think I need to have the charger modified for the AGM batteries, but not sure as I haven't been able to find the serial number on the charger.
Hears my question: If I install a voltmeter, I think I will need to install isolators on the battery banks with two batteries, otherwise the voltmeter would just read bank voltage, not individual battery voltage. Correct?? If so how is it best to do this? Is the isolator installed electrically between the two batteries on a bank. If so how would you parallel them when necessary?
2nd Question: I live in the Tampa bay area, but presently have the boat in the Port Charlotte, FL area. Will use it for the summer in the Port Charlotte/ Ft Myers area and bring it home once it cools a bit. I want to re-carpet the interior and would like to get some recommendations either in the Tampa area or Port Charlotte area. Any suggestions?
Tim
I just bought a 98 Carver 35' ACMY and am in the mist of doing some much needed upgrades. I've added a freshwater flush, additional fuel filters for both the engines and genset and an oil change system. The pocket book is taking a hit, but I'm almost there. I haven't even taken the boat out yet!!
I want to add a digital voltmeter because the OEM on the helm is difficult to get an accurate reading. I have 3 battery banks, 2 AGM batteries on battery selector position #1, two AGM's on battery selector position 2, and a single AGM solely to start the genset.
All the batteries are new and recharged by a Charles 5000 series batt charger. I think I need to have the charger modified for the AGM batteries, but not sure as I haven't been able to find the serial number on the charger.
Hears my question: If I install a voltmeter, I think I will need to install isolators on the battery banks with two batteries, otherwise the voltmeter would just read bank voltage, not individual battery voltage. Correct?? If so how is it best to do this? Is the isolator installed electrically between the two batteries on a bank. If so how would you parallel them when necessary?
2nd Question: I live in the Tampa bay area, but presently have the boat in the Port Charlotte, FL area. Will use it for the summer in the Port Charlotte/ Ft Myers area and bring it home once it cools a bit. I want to re-carpet the interior and would like to get some recommendations either in the Tampa area or Port Charlotte area. Any suggestions?
Tim
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