House bank 6 volt vs 2 volt cells

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by ka4wja

I'm happy to comment...

--- 250a fuse is under the large white crossmember...been there for years, but you can't see it in the pics...
I checked the terminals occasionally, but never needed to replace the fuse...


--- As for ventilation??
Yes, there is natural flow in and out-of the boxes, from the rear...again sorry it's not visible...but there are two large 4" diameter natural flow vents and one 4" diameter powered-blower vent...as well as one even larger (4" x 8") vent...

Boat is 19 years old, 3rd set of flooded lead acid batteries, and never a hint of out-gassed fumes/odors, etc...


I was just updating my postings of years ago, regarding 2-volt cells vs. 6-volt batteries....didn't know you all were so sharp.





--- As for "positive terminal protection"?? Inside the battery box?? I've very rarely ever seen that...
Now, outside of the battery boxes, is if you were installing batts in a bilge, or engine compartment, yes then do so....but, except for spraying terminal protector (to reduce corrosion) I've not added protection inside the battery boxes...(and yes, I sprayed after I took these latest pics)




Fair winds.

John

Good stuff, +1

[a64pilot]

I was going to say one thing I have learned here is to never show a photo of your battery bank

[ka4wja]

Well, I'm surprised nobody ragged on me about the white bilge paint I accidently spattered on my battery cables, and a hose....the horror of what a real battery box looks like!

Originally Posted by a64pilot

I was going to say one thing I have learned here is to never show a photo of your battery bank

BTW, I have friends that sail sisterships to my Annie Laurie, and they brag about their clean 'n dry bilges....but they almost never leave the yacht club and pay guys to clean 'n wax their boats....I don't think they have even dove down to see the bottom paint, let alone clean it...


So, I understand you keeping your batteries private...

Fair winds.

John