A concise, authoritative, and illustrated reference on boat batteries and charging, including general information on lithium batteries, lead acid batteries, AGM batteries, gel batteries, battery ratings and selection, safety and maintenance, installation, charging, alternators, and regulators.
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat batteries and battery charging.
Concise, compact, and illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging: Second Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:
- Lithium, lead acid, AGM, and gel batteries
- Battery ratings and selection
- Safety and maintenance
- Installation
- Charging, including solar and wind
- Alternators and regulators
