"Nigel" wrote in message
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I have a 24v electrical set up on my boat, but need a 12v supply for my VHF
(amongst other things). Is there any reason why I can't just run a 12v
supply from just one of a pair of batteries, or do I need to use a 24v/12v
converter. I release this will draw charge from just one battery , but
won't the other just top it up and there by drain them both equally
Thanks

INteresting replies. If the batteries are reasonable large, I doubt if the
meager
load of a VHF would make much difference. Make sure the battery you use
for the VHF is the one that has its ground referenced to the boats ground.

DOug