Page 2 - Monthly Archives: August 2012
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- August 16, 2012
Gone fishing lately with that electric trolling motor and had it die on you? Is your boat not starting because of an old cranking battery? Here are some tips for jumping your motorboat battery.
If jumping the motorboat battery from a car:
- (1) Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
- (2) Place the battery on the ground (preferably on a piece of wood).
- (3) With the car off, attach the positive terminal (red) to the car and then the opposite positive terminal to the dead battery.
- (4) Repeat step three with the negative terminal (black) taking care not to touch the two terminals together.
- (5) Start the car and leave it running for about 30 minutes to let the battery charge.
- (6) Once the battery has taken a good charge, shut off the car, remove the cables, reinstall and reconnect the battery, and attempt to start your boat.
If jumping the battery from another motorboat:
- (1) Open the battery compartments on both boats and ventilate for 15 minutes to reduce the amount of flammable vapors
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- August 15, 2012
If your boat batteries are properly maintained, you will be able to enjoy them for five to seven years! Some people use their motor boats far more often than others, and generally, those who do have batteries last longer. In order to prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your engine and electrical system, you should start and run your boat regularly to maintain proper lubrication of engine parts and charge of your battery.
Boat batteries will power things like bilge pumps, lights, and sound systems. They are also different than car batteries. We strongly recommend that you use deep cycle marine batteries for your motor boats. Take extra caution if you keep your boat on salt water as exposure to salt water will accelerate corrosion of metal parts.
Some maintenance tips:
- (1) If you store your boat in a region with cold winters, remove your battery and store at home in a dry location.
- (2) Do not place your battery directly on the ground or floor. Doing this may provide the battery with a grounding
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- August 05, 2012
http://www.impactbattery.com Before you hit the hiking trail this season consider these portable solutions to keep all of your electronic devices fully powered.
Keeping your phone charged is a top priority for convenience as well as safety. The UltraXP offers a highly portable power solution for hikers to keep their USB powered devices charged. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this external battery is perfect for short or long hikes or even business travelers.
But what if your external battery runs out of power? Any electronic device can go further with the Goal Zero Escape’s ability to recharge through your car’s cigarette lighter. Perfect for road warrior or car camper, the Escape 150 houses an internal battery with a wide variety of outputs.
Another popular Goal Zero power solution is the Guide 10 Adventure Kit. This ultra lightweight USB solar charging system fits in your pocket and it offers the flexibility of a AA and AAA battery charger. For the most portable power
