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localboy



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:50 pm    Post subject: Battery switch will not switch "OFF" Reply with quote

Went outside to do some small stuff in the boat. Battery switch now will not switch off. Stays "ON" no matter what. Gonna take it apart; see what is within. May be time for a new Blue Sea "Add-A-Battery".
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I plan to install a VSR
see
http://www.bepmarine.com/media/product/pro4cd73148082df.pdf

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark
Two years ago my switch stuck in the off postion, all I did was spray some WD40 down at the base of the switch. Worked fine ever since. Use a can with the straw

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, guys. I'm gonna look at all options.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Mark,

I installed a VSR last year. You're welcome to my old batt switch if you need an interim solution.

jd
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't over think it; use a bigger hammer. Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, JD. I'll let you know. And I can always count on Rick for a quick fix. BFH! I've used it many times.... Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for the following nag. But the middle daughter left after the New Year and everything's sorta quiet.

There are a lot of failure modes in a switch, all the way from a stuck knob to broken contacts. If a broken contact or corrosion is present, you can get a lot of heat from the poor connection. And, a poor connection can build up heat, melt the switch and when you're out fishing the back of the boat bursts into flame and you've got a 3 mile swim in front of you.

The point I'm trying to made, is that for C-Dory use, battery switches are cheap. 23 bucks at Defender. Just replace the thing instead of nursing it.

Yours in swimming, Boris
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boris, I had that problem with a off/1/2/both switch. Bad contact at #1 - heat buildup,,,,,, replaced it with a new one but it still worked good between #2 and the common,,, so I used it as a on/off switch for my inverter. I got the notion that if I was ever swamped it might be a good idea to have a quick disconnect for the 12v going to the inverter. Standing in a boat full of water I would be skeptical about trusting the little on/off switch on the inverter!

Sorry for jabbering on - but like Boris, I'm bored - its winter here - waters all crunchy - not quite enough power,,,,weight or hull strength to be an ice breaker,,,, oh well they say not to wish away the seasons or you'll be wishing away your life - I'll just keep telling myself that Very Happy Very Happy

Regards, Rob

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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2014 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Switch is doing it again. Went out to the boat and it will not turn "off". Time for a new one. Looks like a trip to Fisheries today.
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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2014 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would upgrade to BEP VSR battery switch
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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2014 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just ordered the Blue Sea Mini Add-A-Battery from Defender. Fisheries wanted $115 and Defender had it for $86 + frt but I needed a couple of other small things.
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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2014 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I added the add-a-battery system a few years ago. Plus I cleaned up all the wires going to the battery terminals by installing bus bars for both batteries. Clean and easy.

Peter
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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2014 2:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Peter, does it work as advertised?
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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2014 3:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe it does but I really haven't tested the "combine" function since both batteries are fairly new and didn't need the extra juice. I just like the fact that I switch it to the "On" position and forget about it, not thinking about should it be on 1, 2 or 1+2.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help but I do like the simplicity of the system.

Peter
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