battery hook up
big gun
Posted 6/11/2007 7:55 AM (#260302)
Subject: battery hook up




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Location: Madison Wi. Chain
I recently noticed that I have lost some power on my trolling motor. I was wondering if it has to do with the double battery hook ups. I have a charger and trolling motor on the double batteries. How do you hook up the various leads between the two batteries. I also have the larger lead that connects both of the batteries too each other. What is the standard way of connecting the batteries?

Thanks BG
mikie
Posted 6/11/2007 1:48 PM (#260371 - in reply to #260302)
Subject: Re: battery hook up





Location: Athens, Ohio
Before you start messing with your connections, I recommend you:
- check the fluid level in each battery cell,
- clean all the battery contacts,
- check the charge in each cell with a hydrometer.

You might find the problem is nothing more than a low cell or loose connection. m