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New ABYC Online Learning Course: Battery Charging Systems

ABYC Online Battery Course

Mar 14, 2022

Virtually all boats have a battery onboard and that battery needs to be charged throughout its lifecycle to keep up with electrical demands. The most common ways to charge batteries are with an AC powered charger and the engine driven alternator. Join Mike Bonicker as he dives deep into the nuances of how these work, how they are set up and how to properly install and maintain them on a boat. 
 
Topics include:
• Ratings and charging capacities
• Charger Types
• Alternator Operation
• Battery Isolators / Automatic Charging Relays
• Applicable ABYC Standards
 
Introductory Price: 20% OFF Until 4/15/2022
ABYC Members: $29.99 USD; Non-Members $36.99 USD
Regularly – ABYC Member: $37.99 USD; Non-Member: $45.99 USD

 

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