how does a isolator work

[ggspot]

i'm puting a stero in 29 envison 1 maybe 2 amps 1 12" sub I only have 1 battery now i think i need to add 1 more trying to find the best way to do this and not have to move switches back and forth.

[BDiggity]

Here is a diagram

http://www.bcae1.com/battiso.htm

[Griff]

Using a perko switch is no big deal. Run the entire stereo off battery 2. The good thing about a switch is you have control. You also have the ability to switch to second battery if the primary one is dead.

[Crownie 11]

Using a perko switch is no big deal. Run the entire stereo off battery 2. The good thing about a switch is you have control. You also have the ability to switch to second battery if the primary one is dead.

Yep, exactly. I've got a switch and an isolator, and they work together like a champ.

[08 RINKER]

Using a perko switch is no big deal. Run the entire stereo off battery 2. The good thing about a switch is you have control. You also have the ability to switch to second battery if the primary one is dead.
So, battery 2 for stereo & battery 1 for motor. When it's time to go, will alternator charge battery 2?

[Crownie 11]

So, battery 2 for stereo & battery 1 for motor. When it's time to go, will alternator charge battery 2?

If you use an isolator, yes.

[Griff]

The switch has off, batt#1, all, and batt#2 positions.

If you run down a battery #2, switch to #1 to start and then switch to "all" or #2 or vice versa if you run down #1.

[JasonSmith]

So, who can hook mine up the right way? I read this stuff & it looks like the ancient Egyptians wrote it.
And to think I make 1.6 Megawatts of electricity at my job all alone. Liken that to Homer Simpson running the reactor.

[Griff]

I say if its already all wired and you're not having isssues with your running your batteries down, then leave it alone.

[Money Shot]

Ok so I'm adding a 2nd Battery and an isolater to my new(used) pontoon, My question is how much of a charge can I expect from a year 2000 50Hp Johnson?
I am adding a new receiver, small 600 watt amp and a 10" sub. all are Bazooka marine
This pontoon thing is new to me after selling my dragboat...But it will be nice to have some tunes.

[duckcommander]

i'm puting a stero in 29 envison 1 maybe 2 amps 1 12" sub I only have 1 battery now i think i need to add 1 more trying to find the best way to do this and not have to move switches back and forth.


You need to things ... a perko dual battery switch and a combiner

look here http://www.yandina.com/combInfo.htm

[bsloop]

Ok so I'm adding a 2nd Battery and an isolater to my new(used) pontoon, My question is how much of a charge can I expect from a year 2000 50Hp Johnson?
I am adding a new receiver, small 600 watt amp and a 10" sub. all are Bazooka marine
This pontoon thing is new to me after selling my dragboat...But it will be nice to have some tunes.

not enough, small OB alts are really just meant to keep the start battery topped off and light your running lights.
You should prob get a 10 amp dual battery charger and plug in after each day's playing.

[Money Shot]

not enough, small OB alts are really just meant to keep the start battery topped off and light your running lights.
You should prob get a 10 amp dual battery charger and plug in after each day's playing.
Thats what I'm afraid of[smilie=106.gif] I don't have easy access to shore power

[JasonSmith]

Thats what I'm afraid of[smilie=106.gif] I don't have easy access to shore power
Honda 1000 Generator. $700 from Northern Tool & you'll never hear it running.

[BDM]

Honda 1000 Generator. $700 from Northern Tool & you'll never hear it running.

Exactly what I was thinking.....:mrgreen: