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Boating Tech Talk

We get asked a lot of questions and enjoy sharing our knowledge with fellow boaters. Boating Tech Talk is full of the most popular questions we've answered over the years. Browse through the articles below or search the Boating Tech Talk section for something specific.

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Popular Questions

What Do the Flashing Lights Mean on My Victron 75/15 MPPT Solar Controller?

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What Do the Flashing Lights Mean on My Victron 75/15 MPPT Solar Controller?

Why Should I Use a Shunt Instead of Connecting Directly to the Batteries?

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Why Should I Use a Shunt Instead of Connecting Directly to the Batteries?

Fuse Location for an Inverter/Charger?

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Fuse Location for an Inverter/Charger?

For 12V Wiring on DC Circuits, Red Is Positive, Black Is Negative but What Is Yellow?

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For 12V Wiring on DC Circuits, Red Is Positive, Black Is Negative but What Is Yellow?

Charging AGM and Flooded Batteries With One Charger?

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Charging AGM and Flooded Batteries With One Charger?

Can I Use an External Regulator With an Alternator That Has an Internal Regulator?

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Can I Use an External Regulator With an Alternator That Has an Internal Regulator?

Where Should the Inverter Ground Cable Terminate?

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Where Should the Inverter Ground Cable Terminate?

Charging AGM and Lithium Batteries at the Same Time?

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Charging AGM and Lithium Batteries at the Same Time?

Battery Combiner vs Battery Isolator?

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Battery Combiner vs Battery Isolator?

Implications of Mixing Flooded and AGM Batteries?

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Implications of Mixing Flooded and AGM Batteries?

Depth Sounder vs. Fishfinder vs. Sonar?

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Depth Sounder vs. Fishfinder vs. Sonar?

Troubleshooting Steps for an Autopilot?

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Troubleshooting Steps for an Autopilot?

My Windlass Is Making a Clicking Noise?

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My Windlass Is Making a Clicking Noise?

Explain the C20 Capacity Test?

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Explain the C20 Capacity Test?

How Do I Charge My House and Starting Batteries With a Single Output Charger?

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How Do I Charge My House and Starting Batteries With a Single Output Charger?

All Boating Tech Talk

Should I Install a Switch Panel or a Breaker Panel on My Boat?

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Should I Install a Switch Panel or a Breaker Panel on My Boat?

Should I Use a Battery Isolator When I Am Charging Lithium Batteries With My Boat’s Alternator?

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Should I Use a Battery Isolator When I Am Charging Lithium Batteries With My Boat’s Alternator?

Fusing a Solar Panel on My Boat

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Fusing a Solar Panel on My Boat

What Is a Single Throw Double Pole Switch on a Boat?

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What Is a Single Throw Double Pole Switch on a Boat?

Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine - Bonus Track - Favourite Products For Your Boat

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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine - Bonus Track - Favourite Products For Your Boat

What Is the Voltage Drop for a DC to DC Converter Compared to a Fet Battery Isolator?

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What Is the Voltage Drop for a DC to DC Converter Compared to a Fet Battery Isolator?

What’s a Common Cause for Tripping GFCI AC Outlets at Marinas?

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What’s a Common Cause for Tripping GFCI AC Outlets at Marinas?

Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 11 of 11 - Drop In Lithium

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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 11 of 11 - Drop In Lithium

My Boat Is Outside in the Yard, Can I Use an Extension Cord for Shore Power?

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My Boat Is Outside in the Yard, Can I Use an Extension Cord for Shore Power?

Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 10 of 11 - Large Solar Arrays

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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 10 of 11 - Large Solar Arrays

How Do I Add a Two-Bank Charger to My Boat Batteries Without Interfering With the Battery Combiner?

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How Do I Add a Two-Bank Charger to My Boat Batteries Without Interfering With the Battery Combiner?

Are Lithium Batteries a Good Choice for Marine Cranking?

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Are Lithium Batteries a Good Choice for Marine Cranking?

Can I Charge Two Battery Banks From One Alternator?

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Can I Charge Two Battery Banks From One Alternator?

Why Did a Fuse on My Boat Blow?

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Why Did a Fuse on My Boat Blow?

Suggestion for Charging Two Battery Banks With One Solar Panel?

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Suggestion for Charging Two Battery Banks With One Solar Panel?

Why Is My Battery Monitor Out of Sync?

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Why Is My Battery Monitor Out of Sync?

Can I Replace My Lead-Acid Battery With a Lithium Battery?

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Can I Replace My Lead-Acid Battery With a Lithium Battery?

Where Do I Place My Battery Banks in Relation to the Electric Drive Motor on My Boat?

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Where Do I Place My Battery Banks in Relation to the Electric Drive Motor on My Boat?

PYS Recommended External Regulator Designed for Lithium Only.

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PYS Recommended External Regulator Designed for Lithium Only.

Upgrading to Lithium and a High-Output Alternator

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Upgrading to Lithium and a High-Output Alternator