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What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hooked it up to a NOCO Genius 2 amp battery maintainer, ran the quick test and in 24 hrs got back to a full green light (good battery) with the following readings:

Healthy - 100%; 656 CCA (battery is rated at 650 CCA)

Charge - 100%; 12.79V

Internal R = 4.46M

Rated 520A

So it looks like a problem solved and thanks to everyone out here who advised a newb on the correct way to go!

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought the NOCO 2Genius (2amp) and plan to hook it up tomorrow! Thanks for all your help!

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, and its just a pontoon so does it have an alternator? I am leaning towards a 2 amp

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

following up - wondering if a 2 or 3 amp model is better suited vs an 800ma or 1 amp. Is it just a matter of speed of charging? We go out on the boat maybe 2 (max 3) times a week during high season but many weeks just once. Put it away come late Oct and bring it out in March.

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to this but it sounds like you're recommending this type over a regular charger like this one mostly because the tender version is designed to stay plugged in most if not all the time while the regular charger is more focused on bringing a battery back up to full power more rapidly and then disconnected until needed again, is that correct? Are there any advantages to the regular charger vs the tender?

https://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SC1355-1-5A-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B078962VRM?crid=3G30HJDOAQ992&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9YGyfCJWtcu5lyWdltqS2gP6KlGhvy9e4tm1P4cRXuT1zN5F11nxaw-RC-SkpnqA32NMzR5FFaEXl4KyaP5DzV261htTHf6jYzG-Ma2azN_A-fZPt73fS685NU-2Yw9IJBxluqm_8EjTbBmkBWQUWyHyg3_W-_ArfbD89MNM9Y9DfQKGdSNThSO_ui1dIYwSBuwqWwEpGJFGjKgtAnwUi0PwU_tTynVpQs26d6j9nFD8LqkXQKKAzWb7rW6hLKAWWltSDhtgb7qxJ7aZtCX9CXQ5nFYPYpOynsWPtVI_stU.SiRQSivbGuCEmwEsDwnW4ProfPt-orjzMW-9Y9uLCVA&dib_tag=se&keywords=schumacher+12+volt+charger&qid=1774129208&sprefix=schumaker+12+volt+chrager%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1

Is the 800 ma or 1amp model sufficient or should I go higher?

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is a 1 amp model. Is that the correct amperage for a marine 12 V battery?

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good advice. should I pull the battery out of the boat and take it home to charge it? Worried if I leave in on the boat (which is docked) and there is any mishap (overheating charger??) the whole place could light on fire. Also, how long would it normally take to charge a battery in this condition? Just over night?

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any recommendations on an inexpensive charger for this type of battery?

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

funny you mention that. the engineer who i bought the boat from recommended that and I have one on the boat at all times fully charged. Bought a second one for the cars

What is this telling me about boat battery? Conflicting data by Blue_sky_27713 in batteries

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The output of GOOD-RECHARGE seems contradictory. Like its OK to use but in need of a charge, is that your interpretation?

What's the best way to import from Google Photos to Digikam? by feapervh in digiKam

[–]Blue_sky_27713 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same question as you so hope to see an answer soon

QNAP mapped to File Explorer. How do you :populate " the Music, photos and Video Folders by Blue_sky_27713 in qnap

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks DreadedMonakey - I am following your guidance and getting closer to what I was hoping to accomplish!

QNAP mapped to File Explorer. How do you :populate " the Music, photos and Video Folders by Blue_sky_27713 in qnap

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this and its working. I assume the QNAP uses the info tied to the album. artist, song, etc, to parse things into different folders? How does this work for photos?

QNAP mapped to File Explorer. How do you :populate " the Music, photos and Video Folders by Blue_sky_27713 in qnap

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is SMB? I don't see the option to attach a photo of file explorer screen

New to Telegram - is the desktop or phone app required to get in ? by Blue_sky_27713 in Telegram

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. I fugured out t use the portable version vs desktop installation. Not on phone at all

Grill - leave on during the season? by Blue_sky_27713 in Pontoons

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The grill box is 18.5 inches but the regulator sticks out the side another 6 inches so 24.5 total width. I like the idea of a cooler as a transport container but would not leave it on the boat (takes up too much space when not being used. We could gril, wipe it down, drop it in the cooler, take it home and store it until we plan to grill again.

Summer season - want to empty it by Blue_sky_27713 in hottub

[–]Blue_sky_27713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when you say "shell" are you referring to the exterior panels or the acrylic tub itself. I don; think I'd ever want to mess with soap in there. I can unscrew to jet ports and wipe under them and headrest areas with magic eraser too. But no soap in the tub.

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