Another dual battery thread........

[dogbert]

I agree. That would also help reduce the population on the river by 1 person. j/k

See, I was just looking out for you

[da.bell]

See, I was just looking out for you

Now, do you want to help me sell my 24Ve?

[b/w05]

Has anyone installed a Kinetik Power Cell for their stereo power?

I've been hearing alot of good things about them.

I have a dual battery system currently with 2 Interstate Blue Tops. I still run the battery down when sitting just listening to the stereo.

Doe anyone know if I can mix the Kinetik with the Interstate?

[jwanck11]

I believe you can as long as they are of similar type ie. wet cell, gell cell, etc. I'd imagine this is something that CHP can answer better.

[chpthril]

Has anyone installed a Kinetik Power Cell for their stereo power?

I've been hearing alot of good things about them.

I have a dual battery system currently with 2 Interstate Blue Tops. I still run the battery down when sitting just listening to the stereo.

Doe anyone know if I can mix the Kinetik with the Interstate?

From Kinetik's website:

"From the Kinetik FAQ's

Mixing Different Battery Technologies
Kinetik Power Cells are compatible with most standard 12 volt charging systems and battery technologies. We do however advise using Kinetik Power Cells exclusively throughout the vehicle for maximum voltage, performance and longevity of aftermarket electronics as well as the Power cells. This will minimize self discharging of the power storage devices in the vehicle while not in use also. Kinetik Power Cells have a very low self discharge rate much lower than that of a standard ‘wet cell’ car battery. When different types of power storage devices (batteries or Power Cells) are used in parallel in an electrical system, current will have a tendency to flow between storage devices unnecessarily resulting in heat build up and loss of power where it is needed most. When Kinetik Power Cells are used throughout the install, current will flow directly from the Power Cells to the load in a balanced manner minimizing ‘fighting’ between unlike storage devices.

How do I charge and test my Kinetik Power Cells?
Kinetik Power Cells can be charged in a properly functioning vehicle charging system or with any high quality 12 volt battery charger. For best results and maximum power output and lifecycle for outboard charging, use a Kinetik power supply or maintainer to charge and maintain your Power Cell. If you are charging with an automotive type charger always use chargers that are “voltage regulated, two stage, Automatic or microprocessor controlled”. Do not use chargers that only have amp settings such as 2, 5 or 10 amp settings that do not regulate voltage. These chargers increase in voltage as the battery or Power Cell charges leading to an over voltage situation that will ruin the cell. This is true for any 12 volt battery or Power Cell. The proper charging range for Kinetik Power Cells is between 13.5 and 14.4 volts. Any quality battery charger will stay in this range. To “bulk” charge or quick charge your Power Cell for one to three hours use voltages between 14 and 14.4 volts. To saturate (fully charge) or maintain your Power Cell for extended periods of times up to months at a time, use a float voltage between 13.5 and 13.8 volts. Kinetik power supplies and maintainers automatically switch from bulk to float charge as needed during the charging process to optimize the performance, lifecycle and charging time of your Power Cell."

There was a Group buy awhile back, dont know who all got in on it tho.

It's all about play time, current draw, and AmpHr's. The Kinetics are pretty pricey but have awesome Ahr ratings. As far as your Blue Tops go, I'm not too surprised. They dont pack a lot of staying power for the price. A wetcel group 27 deepcycle will give you more playing time then a Blue top for less money. The only real advantage to them is that you can mount them on their sides.

[Razzman]

I like the Blue Sea setup, it's easy to install and the on/off is way much easier than Perko's multiple positions. One thing with the Blue Sea is that you need to add a fuse or thermal breaker for each batt between the 7610 SI. I went with thermal breakers for ease and used 80amp units. While thay are more expensive than a fuse setup i did it for the hands off ease. Buy them online as well as these things are expensive locally!

[chpthril]

I like the Blue Sea setup, it's easy to install and the on/off is way much easier than Perko's multiple positions. One thing with the Blue Sea is that you need to add a fuse or thermal breaker for each batt between the 7610 SI. I went with thermal breakers for ease and used 80amp units. While thay are more expensive than a fuse setup i did it for the hands off ease. Buy them online as well as these things are expensive locally!

Waytek wire www.waytekwire.com is about the cheapest place to get Marine rated manual-reset Breakers.