I just finished upgrading to a 24 volt trolling motor. This should keep me one the water longer. My question is: Can and how to charge with a standard 12 volt charger?
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I just finished upgrading to a 24 volt trolling motor. This should keep me one the water longer. My question is: Can and how to charge with a standard 12 volt charger?
i'm sure someone on here has a better solution but i would almost have to say you will have to charge the batteries one at a time or in paralell (spelling) instead of the series that you most likly have hooked up to run your motor meaning red to red black to black then charge as a 12 volt making sure to unhook your trolling motor .
about the only way i know but i am new here.
Scott
Your batteries should now be connected like this: http://www.crappie.com/crappie/showthread.php?t=48674 (the first drawing showing 2 batteries connected in series). With one charger they MUST be charged seperately. You do not have to disconnect them while charging.
IBFISHIN is right.....I had this problem when I bought my new boat with a 24 volt TM. I ended up buying a three bank charger since using my old 12 volt charger was a pain to use moving it from battery to battery.
As JetBoy did, I too bought a 3 bank 30 amp onboard charger.Best investment for the boat I have made.(and I have made a bunch, just ask the Mrs.)Automatically charges all 3, shuts down when done,then kicks back on if batteries lose a little charge for whatever reason. No chance to overcharge and burn a battery up. Just plug it in when you get home and unplug when your'e ready to fish again.J.M.O. Good Fishin..
Thanks guys. Guess I will have to run get a 3 bank charger.
Thanks again.
You dont have to unscrew and take the wires off before charging? It is ok to put the clamps on the battereies and charge?Quote:
Originally Posted by IBNFSHN
Leave the wires on, clamp to a battery and go.Quote:
Originally Posted by lhumphre