Master Electrician Attempts a Battery Upgrade ⚡️
31. desember 2025 · 19 min · 8K visninger
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Oliver upgrades the electrical system on his boat by separating the battery bank into two independent systems: a primary lithium bank and a secondary gel cell bank.▶ 2:00 He relocates the existing Victron inverter to a new mounting position to clear space for a custom battery platform.▶ 3:01 After discovering a swollen, leaking battery in the bilge, he removes the old units, cleans the area with soapy water to neutralize acid, and installs the new gel cell batteries.▶ 10:54 He fabricates a custom hold-down rod using a hacksaw and drills new mounting holes into the floor to secure the battery cage.▶ 12:59 Despite encountering wiring length issues and shorting a connection during the installation, he successfully powers the system.▶ 7:51 The project aims to provide a reliable backup power source, as the Victron lithium batteries cease charging in cold temperatures.▶ 2:40
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