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Hi,

I have been reading a lot on re-wiring my boat and I have a pretty good idea
about the wiring standards etc but I am having a mental block at the front
end. The more I read the worse it gets. Too many options. I have a twin
engine setup, each with it's own starting battery of course and I will have
at least two house batteries (lead-acid). Has anyone come across any example
diagrams on the different ways to do this that include all of the following;
charging systems, isolaters(diode based and non-diode), switches ,alternator
& regulators. Would anyone be willing to share their schematics with an
explanation.

Thanks

Check out www.amplepower.com

"Steve Lortie" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have been reading a lot on re-wiring my boat and I have a pretty good
idea
about the wiring standards etc but I am having a mental block at the front
end. The more I read the worse it gets. Too many options. I have a twin
engine setup, each with it's own starting battery of course and I will
have
at least two house batteries (lead-acid). Has anyone come across any
example
diagrams on the different ways to do this that include all of the
following;
charging systems, isolaters(diode based and non-diode), switches
,alternator
& regulators. Would anyone be willing to share their schematics with an
explanation.

Thanks

Check with West Marine. Besides the information in their catalogs, the
stores now carry a lot of fliers on many different subjects, and there's at
least one 12 volt guru in every store. They can provide a lot of
information, answer most of your questions, and will probably give you a
couple more things to consider before you get to work.

"Steve Lortie" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have been reading a lot on re-wiring my boat and I have a pretty good
idea
about the wiring standards etc but I am having a mental block at the front
end. The more I read the worse it gets. Too many options. I have a twin
engine setup, each with it's own starting battery of course and I will
have
at least two house batteries (lead-acid). Has anyone come across any
example
diagrams on the different ways to do this that include all of the
following;
charging systems, isolaters(diode based and non-diode), switches
,alternator
& regulators. Would anyone be willing to share their schematics with an
explanation.

Thanks

Hello Steve,

Strongly recommend you start with a copy of Charlie Wing's
"Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring." The suggested
Ample Power link is also a good source of information.
Standards are only a part of the design effort. I doubt you
will want to re-wire your boat using someone else's
schematic, particularly if you are confused about what you
are doing.

If you've already done the research and are still confused,
consider talking to a professional.
Good luck!

Chuck



William G. Andersen wrote:
Check with West Marine. Besides the information in their catalogs, the
stores now carry a lot of fliers on many different subjects, and there's at
least one 12 volt guru in every store. They can provide a lot of
information, answer most of your questions, and will probably give you a
couple more things to consider before you get to work.

"Steve Lortie" wrote in message
...

Hi,

I have been reading a lot on re-wiring my boat and I have a pretty good
idea
about the wiring standards etc but I am having a mental block at the front
end. The more I read the worse it gets. Too many options. I have a twin
engine setup, each with it's own starting battery of course and I will
have
at least two house batteries (lead-acid). Has anyone come across any
example
diagrams on the different ways to do this that include all of the
following;
charging systems, isolaters(diode based and non-diode), switches
,alternator
& regulators. Would anyone be willing to share their schematics with an
explanation.

Thanks

Hi,

I would suggest you take a look at
www.victronenergy.com en then go to the tech info.
They have a whole bunch of wiring diagrams.

Lasse

"Steve Lortie" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have been reading a lot on re-wiring my boat and I have a pretty good
idea
about the wiring standards etc but I am having a mental block at the front
end. The more I read the worse it gets. Too many options. I have a twin
engine setup, each with it's own starting battery of course and I will
have
at least two house batteries (lead-acid). Has anyone come across any
example
diagrams on the different ways to do this that include all of the
following;
charging systems, isolaters(diode based and non-diode), switches
,alternator
& regulators. Would anyone be willing to share their schematics with an
explanation.

Thanks