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Since I'm redoing my some wire ends and stuff in the bilge I'm going to put in a 3 bank charger. My 2 bank i have mounted in a compartment withe the wires through a hole. I think i want to mount the ne one in the bilge so i don't have to run the wires through. Any thoughts?
Better mount it under the console......in case you forget to pull the plug again.
For real tho, it was extra work, but I mounted my 3 bank in the rod storage box because I wanted to keep it away from the vapors released when the battery is chargeing.
Mine was under the rear deck in my previous boat. In the bilge area with the batteries. Came from BPS like that.
I mounted mine in a compartment.....ran the wires through a hole with a rubber grommet.
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Put it in the bilge and forget it.
I ran out of room in the bilge...big gas tank and too many big batteries etc.
Thankfully i have plenty of room in there.....in certain places :)
Mike here is how I mounted mine since it was going to be on carpet. I cut a piece of wood 1/2 thick, made me some spacers and put between charger and board about 1/4 inch for air circulation. Mounted to board then mounted the board to floor.
What about water circulation ? lol when Kdavid leaves the plug inQuote:
Originally Posted by cray
Just screw it down in the bilge. A good charger is waterproof. Don't ask how I know this.
I mount mine on the underside of the lid over the gas tank. Out of the way and use up wasted space.
Think im going with the noco genius 30 amp 3 bank over the mk330d because it's 6lb lighter and half as long. Any ideas where to get my battery terminals? Will be soldering them in. Also need the terninal ends for the cb connection which are 1/4 studs and the wire is 4ga or 6ga all the way around. Any ideas?
Check WW Grainger. They should have everything you need over on Nanconna off Milbranch.
Cool thanks.
Mines in the bilge...5 years with no problems.
I just put mine in the storage compartment and cut out a hole for the cords to hook to battery. I didn't even mount it inside the compartment. I use styrofoal pieces to hold it snug in the compartment. I can lift it in/out when I plug it up so it doesn't get too hot. Seems to be working well for me!
Now i just have to get my new one and see where it will fit in the bilge.
Parts on the way. Got that done, get new batteries and im back on the water.
I never understood the reason, but my manual said the charger should be mounted vertically, not sitting flat. Mine is mounted to the transom because that was the best location so it is vertical but I don't know why it matters.
More than likely has to do with better heat disapationQuote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
My current one is mounted to the back wall of a storage box. Will mount the new one on the way in a similar fashion. Strongly leaning toward under the console.
I thought you were one of the lectrical gurus☺Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
My education is outdated today and we never had any classes on battery chargers anyway. :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
Finally got started fixing my oooopppppssssy. Got my charger and terminals in. Picked up some solder and butane this afternoon. Got the terminals soldered on the cables that go from the cb's to the batteries. Fyi if you ever need to do terminal ends on tm cables or battery cables soldering is the way to go. Seals everything up and they won't come apart. It's also very easy. Tomorrow I'll do the tm to cb ens and negative ends. Will remove the old 2 bank charger, seal the holes, and figure where to mount the new 3 bank charger. Fun stuff.
All terninal ends done and old charger out. Now i can start putting it back together.