sixtoxxy88
22.06.2021 23:52:43
my boat is a 2004 but this wire seems to be a factory wire. Iv attached a picture of the wires connected, could someone confirm they are correct.
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my boat is a 2004 but this wire seems to be a factory wire. Iv attached a picture of the wires connected, could someone confirm they are correct.
Re: Battery Wiring Confusion
Re: Battery Wiring Confusion
Yellow is the current standard color for Battery ground in the marine environment.
This is avoid confusion with the Black wires that are commonly used as AC Hot. That would get ugly fast!
In small boats, it makes little difference and you will still find many boats with Black used as Battery ground. here
Did ya sand, 'n clean the wires ya just hooked up. ya Should. here
This is what I have for a color chart. [links]
Re: Remote Battery Terminals for charging more
Used a lot on race cars. Look at the link, along with Jegs, Summit, etc. [links]
Re: Remote Battery Terminals for charging more
I tried searching a bit and on google. Maybe I'm not using the right terms.
Basically, My battery is tucked back pretty good. And is a pain to get out and put back in. SO I would like to have some type of terminals that are easier to access that I can use to charge up.
Re: Remote Battery Terminals for charging
Re: Remote Battery Terminals for charging [links]
If you add electrical accessories to your boat, you may need to upgrade to a battery with a higher amp-hour rating, especially if you spend a lot of time trolling with the engine at a very low speed (which results in less charging power from the alternator) or you spend a lot of time beached or at anchor while using accessories like the audio system. [links]
If you have an electric trolling motor, thruster, windlass, or other battery powered accessories that draw larger amounts of current, you’ll want a separate deep cycle “house” battery for that purpose. A deep cycle battery is only meant to be used where high rates of discharging and re-charging occur often. A deep cycle battery is constructed differently than a cranking battery, with thicker, heavier plates. The longer, higher amperage requirements of trolling motors and windlasses, for example, would heat and distort the thinner plates of a normal cranking battery. more
The best way to be sure your battery is still good is to have it “load tested.” Most auto parts or battery specialty stores will load test your battery for free and tell you if it’s still serviceable. Just because it’s gone dead once or twice doesn’t necessarily mean it’s no good. The rest of your electrical and charging systems may need some attention as well, as something other than the battery itself may be the cause of the problem. here
The cranking battery has more yet thinner plates to give a fast voltage spike to crank an engine, but is not intended to maintain high power output for long periods. Yes, a deep cycle battery can be used to start your motor in a pinch, but a two- or three-battery system is highly recommended to separate the engine battery from the accessory (house) batteries. more
Marine batteries are designed specifically for use on a boat, with heavier plates and robust construction designed to withstand the vibration and pounding that can occur onboard any powerboat. For this reason, marine batteries are usually more expensive than automobile batteries, which can tempt some boat owners to purchase an auto battery instead of a marine battery. Don’t make that poor decision. A marine battery will last longer and be more reliable than an auto battery in a boat.
When talking about our REDTOP and YELLOWTOP batteries, we've made a point of mentioning the case colors (dark gray and light gray, respectively) for a reason. All OPTIMA batteries designed for both starting and deep-cycle use will feature light gray cases, while all OPTIMA batteries designed & warrantied for starting applications will feature dark gray cases. The same is true for our final color, our BLUETOP batteries. [links]
However, if your battery cables require terminals that are reversed from standard configurations, we would suggest using the Group 34R REDTOP (the "R" stands for reverse termination). If your battery cables attach to side terminals on batteries, you can use our Group 34/78 REDTOP, which features both side and top terminals. We also offer a Group 78 REDTOP that offers that same footprint as a Group 34 battery, but only offers side terminals. more
So we've only covered the REDTOP batteries so far and already there were four different options! Don't worry, it gets less complicated from there. If your vehicle is heavily modified from an electrical perspective (aftermarket stereo, car alarm, winch, etc. ) or it sits unused for long periods of time without access to a battery maintainer, that application is considered a "deep-cycle" application and you should choose our YELLOWTOP batteries, which all have light gray cases. In the Group 34 size, we offer either the Group D34M YELLOWTOP with just the top terminals or the D34/78 YELLOWTOP with both top and side terminals. here
Once you've identified the correct size battery for your application, you may then have several options to choose from. We'll look at our Group 34 batteries, to help you understand all the differences between our colored tops and bottoms. Our Group 34 is offered in REDTOP, YELLOWTOP and BLUETOP options, so which one would you choose? If your vehicle is relatively-stock from an electrical perspective, our REDTOP batteries with dark gray cases will work just fine and the Group 34 REDTOP would be a good example of that. more
REDTOP, YELLOWTOP and BLUETOP OPTIMA batteries all have their unique colors for a reason, but did you know those aren't the only colors you should be paying attention to, when looking for the best OPTIMA battery for your application? The color of an OPTIMA battery case will also tell you something about the battery, perhaps more important than the colored top!