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Why are my batteries not charging

We are new boat owners and are struggling with how to charge our batteries, we've had the engine on tickover for two hours with the charger turned on , but the batteries are still saying the same as before, is there something else we should be turning onimg20230918100647.jpg

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nickdb answered ·

That image shows the inverter as being off, not on charge.

You sure the switch is in the correct position? Assuming it is a Victron inverter.


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connery answered ·

Does the inverter need to be on to charge our batteries, sorry we have no idea what we are doing

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nickdb avatar image nickdb ♦♦ commented ·
You need to go back to whoever sold you the boat for some help and training. Without the necessary background and info on what system you have it is impossible to point you in the right direction.

Victron have various products, assuming you have one, the typical ones being an inverter/charger all in one. You have turned yours off so it will do nothing if the power source is AC.

Rather than break expensive equipment best contact the seller or click on the "where to buy" link on the victron site which should have installers etc in your area.


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gazza answered ·

What is your equipment set-up? You have some PV(solar). But how is your engine (alternator) connected to the system?

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connery answered ·

Sorry, we have only just bought the boat and have no idea about any of it


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gazza avatar image gazza commented ·
Rather than just guess, you might be better to go back to whoever you bought the boat from?


At the very least you need to list all the various components you have connected to the battery system, and then ideally have a circuit diagram of how they are connected together?
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connery answered ·

What we really need is someone to come out and teach us how to use the system correctly, I have no idea as to where I could find a company that would do that

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gazza avatar image gazza commented ·
Whereabouts are you located? There are some knowledgeable people on this forum... there maybe someone that would be prepared to come and take a look?
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We are currently in Leighton buzzard and are on our way to aspley marina in Hemel Hempstead for our winter mooring from October the 1st
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gazza avatar image gazza connery commented ·

https://onboardenergydirect.co.uk

https://midsummerenergy.co.uk/

Above are 2 Victron suppliers. The first in Nuneaton the second in Cambridge. They are official suppliers/installers.... there may be others?

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Thanks
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connery answered ·

Hopefully have solved it , got in contact with the previous owner screenshot-2023-09-18-12-36-22-85-45e686c594768066.jpg


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