Index
A
ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) 3–7,3–8,3–10,3–11,3–12
AC panel illustrated 2–4 Ah
See amp-hour capacity alarm, low battery 1–3,4–4,5–4 alternator
high-output 3–15,C–3 vehicle alternator C–2 alternator controller 3–15
described C–3 installing C–3
ampere interrupting capacity 3–12,3–19 amp-hour (Ah) capacity B–3 appliances
battery-operated vii current draw B–4 fans 4–5
possible damage to 4–5 power consumption B–4,B–5 rechargeable vii televisions 1–2
VCRs 1–2
B
batteries
amp-hour (Ah) capacity B–3 automotive starting B–2,B–3 cold cranking amp rating 3–12
connecting two in parallel B–6 deep-cycle lead-acid B–2 depth of discharge B–5 discharged B–7
electrolyte level B–7 golf cart B–2 marine B–2 rechargeable vii, 4–5 reserve capacity B–3,B–5 routine maintenance 4–6 RV B–2 self-discharge B–7 temperature sensitivity B–7 using multiple B–6
using two battery banks B–6 battery banks, described B–6 battery chargers 4–5
for rechargeable batteries vii recommended types C–3
battery connections B–8
battery demand, standby 1–2,A–2 battery isolator
component 3–15 using B–2
battery reserve capacity B–3 battery selector switch 3–21,B–6 battery size
estimating example B–4 estimating worksheet B–5 estimating your needs 3–4,B–3,B–4
battery tips B–7 battery voltage 2–4