Charlandjaci
Member
Hi
Just installed a NASA BM1 onto my sailboat.
I have 2 battery’s, engine and in boat electrics.
Isolator/changeover switch for batteries.
Never had a issue till I fitted the BM1
Common on switch is from alternator, aswell as the positive for wind turbine and positive for fuse board
Battery 1 goes to boat electrics ( on battery )
Battery 2 goes to engine starter ( on battery)
After hooking up as per wiring diagram I get a drain on the battery
When selected to either 1 or 2 no load as long as everything is off on board and engine
When I select 1+2 I get a load of about 20a ( everything is off at board and engine ) I turn ignition and try to start the motor and engine struggles.
I’ve never had this before until I fitted the BM1
Does the configuration sound correct?
Should the wind turbine and positive bar of fuse board be on the common of the battery isolator?
I would have thought the wind turbine would have to be wired to battery for boat electrics?
Any help would be appreciated
2 x marine/leisure battery’s 80ah only 1 year old
Just installed a NASA BM1 onto my sailboat.
I have 2 battery’s, engine and in boat electrics.
Isolator/changeover switch for batteries.
Never had a issue till I fitted the BM1
Common on switch is from alternator, aswell as the positive for wind turbine and positive for fuse board
Battery 1 goes to boat electrics ( on battery )
Battery 2 goes to engine starter ( on battery)
After hooking up as per wiring diagram I get a drain on the battery
When selected to either 1 or 2 no load as long as everything is off on board and engine
When I select 1+2 I get a load of about 20a ( everything is off at board and engine ) I turn ignition and try to start the motor and engine struggles.
I’ve never had this before until I fitted the BM1
Does the configuration sound correct?
Should the wind turbine and positive bar of fuse board be on the common of the battery isolator?
I would have thought the wind turbine would have to be wired to battery for boat electrics?
Any help would be appreciated
2 x marine/leisure battery’s 80ah only 1 year old