Batteries

[vernon]

And from the “Oh by the way” department Batteries Plus was actually able to revive my battery (it will be known as Lazarus from this day forward) and it passed a load test and was at ninety percent capacity which I guess ain’t bad for a battery that’s a little over three years old.

More importantly I think we might have discovered the cause of the problem as well.  I was talking to a former Evinrude mechanic and he said that in my boat the only thing outside of the motor that could cause the parasitic draw that messed up the battery in the first place is the automatic bilge.

Well we disconnected the auto bilge and the battery is now performing flawlessly as are all of the electronics and accessories.

The auto bilge deal actually makes sense as since the first day I owned the boat I have constantly had to reset the breaker on the bilge switch.  Maybe not every time I use it but probably twenty five to thirty percent of the time.

I’ve brought it up to the boys at Cabela’s (now Bass Pro) three or four times and they keep saying there’s nothing wrong with it.  

Well they’re gonna get another opportunity to take a look next week!

[vernon]

13 hours ago, vernon said:

And from the “Oh by the way” department Batteries Plus was actually able to revive my battery (it will be known as Lazarus from this day forward) and it passed a load test and was at ninety percent capacity which I guess ain’t bad for a battery that’s a little over three years old.

More importantly I think we might have discovered the cause of the problem as well.  I was talking to a former Evinrude mechanic and he said that in my boat the only thing outside of the motor that could cause the parasitic draw that messed up the battery in the first place is the automatic bilge.

Well we disconnected the auto bilge and the battery is now performing flawlessly as are all of the electronics and accessories.

The auto bilge deal actually makes sense as since the first day I owned the boat I have constantly had to reset the breaker on the bilge switch.  Maybe not every time I use it but probably twenty five to thirty percent of the time.

I’ve brought it up to the boys at Cabela’s (now Bass Pro) three or four times and they keep saying there’s nothing wrong with it.  

Well they’re gonna get another opportunity to take a look next week!

As usual I should've called Wrench......

[fishinwrench]

15 hours ago, vernon said:

I was talking to a former Evinrude mechanic and he said that in my boat the only thing outside of the motor that could cause the parasitic draw that messed up the battery in the first place is the automatic bilge

I like that guy.   🙂 

Livewell timers and stereo's are notorious for that as well.   Matter of fact, it is THAT which caused many boat riggers to install a "Master Power" switch.      

Auto bilge float switches are isolated from the Master Power switch though. So, it's high-five time to your guy for knowing that.  ✋ A little moisture/condensation in that float switch....and you can have up to 4 amps continuous draw, even if the bilge motor never hums.   And it will never trip a breaker.

[vernon]

Did I not say I'd do my best? You're welcome!

[vernon]

10 hours ago, vernon said:

Did I not say I'd do my best? You're welcome!

I must be losing my touch - had to get a little creative this time.

Originally had a tee time at Payne’s Valley for today which will surely be cart path only and a muddy mess.

Rescheduled at the last minute and played yesterday instead hence tricking the rain gods at their own game!

I guess when all the great ones lose a little off their fastball they have to learn how to pitch!

[snagged in outlet 3]

4 hours ago, vernon said:

I must be losing my touch - had to get a little creative this time.

Originally had a tee time at Payne’s Valley for today which will surely be cart path only and a muddy mess.

Rescheduled at the last minute and played yesterday instead hence tricking the rain gods at their own game!

I guess when all the great ones lose a little off their fastball they have to learn how to pitch!

More please.  A lot more.  

[vernon]

5 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

More please.  A lot more.  

Somebody gonna have to start a Go Fund Me page to cover the green fees if you wanna get greedy!

As with most operations of this nature sufficient funding is critical to mission execution!

I ain’t cheap but i can be bought………

[snagged in outlet 3]

23 minutes ago, vernon said:

I ain’t cheap but i can be bought………

If you’re playing golf in Branson you doing ok 

[vernon]

11 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

If you’re playing golf in Branson you doing ok 

So I guess I can cross you off the list of prospective donors?

[Champ188]

12 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

If you’re playing golf in Branson you doing ok 

Yeah, I feel sorry for you guys in Branson area ... Johnny Moneybags really jacked up the greens fees when he bought up practically every course up there and "improved" them.