Battery switches
03-01-2016, 02:36 PM
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Battery switches
Pretty sure this is an easy question. I have an 05 35 lightning that has 2 switches with 2 batteries. The switches are labeled off, on, full and part. What is the difference between on, full and part when you only have 1 battery per switch?
03-02-2016, 07:37 AM
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Mine are labeled....
OFF
1
2
BOTH
Off = Off (duh)
1 = battery 1, which is starboard on mine
2 = battery 2, which is port on mine
BOTH = both batteries combined (port and starboard)
I've since added a 3rd battery with the Blueseas Add a Battery kit, that is not influenced by the stock switches - and it is wired to only operate "house" electroinics (stereo, fridge, fans, etc). I'd suggest you do the same to prevent your starting batteries from draining at the raft up. :-)
Additionally, you could remove your switches and trace the battery cables to see what each does and which battery they are wired to - this would tell you alot.
OFF
1
2
BOTH
Off = Off (duh)
1 = battery 1, which is starboard on mine
2 = battery 2, which is port on mine
BOTH = both batteries combined (port and starboard)
I've since added a 3rd battery with the Blueseas Add a Battery kit, that is not influenced by the stock switches - and it is wired to only operate "house" electroinics (stereo, fridge, fans, etc). I'd suggest you do the same to prevent your starting batteries from draining at the raft up. :-)
Additionally, you could remove your switches and trace the battery cables to see what each does and which battery they are wired to - this would tell you alot.
Last edited by ALL_IN!; 03-02-2016 at 07:39 AM. Reason: added info
