Sailboat Electrical Maintenance Tips for Lithium Power Systems
Once you’ve finished installing your marine electrical system and it’s up and running, you will want to ensure it is maintained properly. Although lithium power systems require minimal maintenance, simply checking up on your components…
Staying Safe Around Electricity on Sailboats
While installing a marine electrical system or dealing with electricity in general, it is essential to prioritize safety. Although a very useful and necessary part of everyday life, electricity is extremely powerful and can be…
How to Use a Multimeter in a Marine Power System with Lithium Batteries
Multimeters are essential tools for anyone with a marine power system. During the installation process, a multimeter can ensure that all connections are clean and each component is functioning properly. Then, during the system’s use,…
Shark Tank Success: Boho’s Next-Gen Camper Van
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5iyv9-164de37 Following entrepreneurial success on ABC’s hit television show, Shark Tank, David Sodeman and Brett Ellenson quickly grew the rental offerings of Boho Vans. Utilizing the pandemic as a catalyst, they were able to help…
Programming Your Inverter Charger in Your Marine Power System to Lithium
A Victron Multiplus Inverter Charger pairs very well with Battle Born lithium batteries. It possesses the capabilities necessary to ensure your marine lithium power system functions properly. To ensure that your Multiplus is properly set…
The Importance of Grounding Your Inverter Charger in Your Lithium Power System
Although grounding can seem like a trivial step in wiring your marine electrical system, it is essential to keeping you and your components safe. Properly grounding your inverter charger ensures that during a power malfunction,…
Proper Fusing for a Lithium Power System
To protect your lithium electrical system from damage and power shortages, you need to ensure that it has proper fusing. When switching to the higher power of lithium batteries, additional fuses will be necessary to…
What Components Do You Need in Your Marine Power System with Lithium Batteries?
Before installing your new lithium batteries into your marine electrical system, you will want to ensure that you have the proper components. While many of the necessary components from your lead-acid system will carry over,…
Cable Sizing for Lithium Batteries on a Sailboat
When wiring your marine electrical system together, careful consideration should be given to proper cable sizing. Not all cables are created equal, and it is absolutely essential that the cables wiring your batteries to various…
Series vs. Parallel Connections in a Marine Power System
Before installing your marine battery bank, it’s important to determine whether you want to wire your batteries together in series or in parallel. The voltage and battery capacity your system requires will dictate which wiring…