Blue Sea Systems battery management gear covers switches, remote controls, and dual circuit panels that keep your boat power safe and organized. Size the switch to your load and battery bank.
Choosing Blue Sea Battery Management
Start with how many batteries you run and how you want to isolate them. A simple battery switch lets you select bank one, both, or off, while dual circuit and add-a-battery setups separate a start bank from a house bank so a dead house battery never strands you. ML-Series remote switches add manual control and let you operate the switch from the helm.
Match the switch amperage to your total continuous and cranking load, and add alternator field disconnect models if you need to protect the alternator when switching. Remote control panels group several switches in one place for a clean, accessible install.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an add-a-battery or dual circuit system?
It separates your starting battery from your house loads so running down the house bank still leaves you a charged battery to crank the engine. Blue Sea offers panels that combine the switch and a relay for automatic charging.
How do I size a battery switch?
Match the switch rating to your total continuous load plus cranking amps. Pick a switch rated above your highest expected draw so it runs cool and lasts.
What does alternator field disconnect do?
It protects the alternator from voltage spikes if the battery switch is turned off while the engine runs. Several Blue Sea e-Series and HD-Series switches include this feature.
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