Njlarry
Well-Known Member
Had first night on new boat, 400 DB, came back to it and all lights were out. Could not figure out why. At 3 am got out the manuel, not much help as functions not really explained. With flashlight tried turning on "port systems" and loud BANG! Thinking I just blew the boat up hurried into the engine compartment and noticed none of the battery chargers were on. Figured out "AC Converter" is Sea Ray for battery charger not air conditioner equipment. Have since learned more of how the electric panel works but still have some questions..
1. The port and starboard system switches must handle port and stb 120 outlets but what causes the big bang everytime the port system switch is put on?
2. Does "head system" only control the vaccum generators?
3. Does "discharge pump" control the sump pump or an overboard holding tank pump?
4. I understand Sea Ray does not have conventional house and starting batteries but instead combined house and starting banks called port and starboard batteries. Is there a difference which house circuits are powered by port or stbd banks?
5. Finally my Sea Ray systems monitor often warns "sump pump alarm". Pushing the reset button does not clear the alarm. Should it?
Sorry for all the questions and a non functioning spell checker. Lots new stuff to learn.
1. The port and starboard system switches must handle port and stb 120 outlets but what causes the big bang everytime the port system switch is put on?
2. Does "head system" only control the vaccum generators?
3. Does "discharge pump" control the sump pump or an overboard holding tank pump?
4. I understand Sea Ray does not have conventional house and starting batteries but instead combined house and starting banks called port and starboard batteries. Is there a difference which house circuits are powered by port or stbd banks?
5. Finally my Sea Ray systems monitor often warns "sump pump alarm". Pushing the reset button does not clear the alarm. Should it?
Sorry for all the questions and a non functioning spell checker. Lots new stuff to learn.