February 2012
VIBS 2012 - Our Favourite Electrical Products
Created by:
Jeff
In preparation for the Vancouver International Boat Show, running February 8-12, we have compiled a list of our favourite electrical items for a boat. Attend one of Jeff's Electrical 101 presentations at the boat show and come chat with us at our booth about an Electrical Audit.
Showing 1 to 5 of 5 products
Solbian Flex Sun Power
February 2012- Pros:
- - Many mounting options: zippers, double-sided tape, and grommets
- - High output solar panel: 22.5%
- - Highest output (per sq. ft.) to weight ratio
- Cons:
- - Two to three times more expensive for similar rigid solar panel
US Battery AGM L16
October 2011- Pros:
- - Smaller footprint (although taller)
- - Higher Charge and discharge rates than Flooded Batteries
- - Low Hydrogen loss
- Cons:
- - Requires two batteries in series for 12 Volt systems
- - Expensive
- - Weight
Smart Plug - 30A Boatside Inlet and Connector
October 2011- Pros:
- - Trip thermostat in inlet cuts power before overheating
- - Straight electrical blades with 20x more contact area
- - Some insurance companies will credit up to $150 for installation
- Cons:
- - Existing shorepower cord needs to be modified
- - Need Smartplug adaptor for old 30A receptacle
Xantrex LinkLite Battery Monitor
October 2011- Pros:
- - Read your battery bank like a fuel gauge
- - Displays voltage, current, amphours and remaining capacity
- - Secondary battery bank voltage monitoring
- Cons:
- - Does not measure amps for secondary battery bank
- - No temperature compensation measurements
Magnum MS Series Inverter/Charger
September 2011- Pros:
- - Pure sine wave AC output
- - Reliable
- - 3 stage charger with equalization and battery saver modes
- Cons:
- - Remote panel is necessary for some set up options and to display error msgs
- - Chassis ground connection size and location could be better
- - Heavy
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I feel more comfortable with how my boat is running,
states Gordon. It’s more reliable because of what we added to the system.
-Gordon
Q: 
My Trojan 105 golf cart lead acid batteries are finished and need replacing. What's your recommendation on what types of batteries I should get: AGM or lead acid? 
-Simon
