The batteries were not able to take the charge due to the lack of proper water and the death cycle began. According to all research that I was able to do, the water level in the batteries caused the amperage to drop in the batteries, thus causing the charger to automatically send more amps. I also installed an ampmeter on both batteries when this happened so I could monitor the charging. I sometimes let the charger run for a week or so during certain periods and it does not overcharge. This happened over a year ago and I have had no more problems. I replaced the batteries with two deep cycle batteries and now regularly check the water level in the batteries. After the failure, I consulted with the Guest technical help people and ran a test on the unit. I also run my engine at least once every 2 to 4 weeks even in the winter to keep everything operable. About once every 2 to 4 weeks I turn my charger on and let it top off the batteries. You could even use a small electric heater with this method. I live in Mobile Alabama so the temp rarely goes below the 20s. I now dehumidify with a 110v light bulb, which also produces enough heat to keep the water lines from freezing. I checked the charger and consulted with the manufacturer and the battery charger was working properly. Over the winter the water in the batteries got too low and caused the battery charger to think it needed to continue a high charge. I have a smart charger on my boat and still cooked the batteries about a year ago. Most batteries do not require charging very often if you are not using them.
#SMART TIMER CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER INSTALL#
If your humidity reducing heater is 110v you can install a switch to disable your battery charger or remove the fuse. Is your humidity reducing heater 110v or 12v?
As an added bonus your batteries would be treated properly to achieve maximum capacity and life expectancy. You can pick the bottom of the lime 10 Amp chargers for about $130. In this mode you don't need lots of capacity because you make it up in charge time. I would invest in a hard wired multi-stage charger that could safely be left on continously unattened. The wake from a passing boat or rocking induced from a passing squall can potentially cause the clamps to snap off a battery post with a flashing spark or potentially short the other lead.Boom! I believe I saw a warning not to do this somewhere in a BOAT/US magazine I agree with Don. Left on too long dumb chargers on flooded battieries WILL over charge creating hydrogen gas in a closed up boat.IJ.
#SMART TIMER CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER PORTABLE#
Is this a hard wired charger or the portable type? I've heard that leaving a "dumb" auto type charger attached to flooded batteries on an unattended boat with those allegator type battery post clamps can theoretically be dangerous. ı.
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