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The Boat Electrics Bible Andy Johnson

The Boat Electrics Bible By Andy Johnson

The Boat Electrics Bible by Andy Johnson


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The Boat Electrics Bible: A Practical Guide to Repairs, Installations and Maintenance on Yachts and Motorboats by Andy Johnson

Following in the successful footsteps of the groundbreaking Boat Maintenance Bible and Boat Repair Bible this new title in this popular series of all-encompassing technical reference bibles presented in an accessible, modern and attractive way is sure to be the boater's godsend. Electrics are a notoriously tricky aspect of boat ownership and maintenance - both critical to the operation of the yacht or motorboat and prone to breaking down in the damp atmosphere and bouncy conditions. This is the book that will take owners through all the likely problems and solutions including making new installations of equipment, reviving an old boat and correcting electrical faults on their current craft. Equally useful for yacht or motorboat owners and illustrated with helpful photos, detailed close-up shots, step by step exploded diagrams and instructions, this is a book every owner should keep aboard.

The Boat Electrics Bible Reviews

Good, trustworthy advice * Sailing Today *
Equally useful for yacht or motorboat owners ... a book every owner should keep aboard * All At Sea *
If you want to build confidence and boost your self-sufficiency by learning how to find, prevent and resolve onboard electrical problems, The Boat Electrics Bible is an indispensable, comprehensive guide. * Windcheck Magazine *

About Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson is an electronics Engineer with extensive experience in a variety of commercial and marine settings. For the last few years he has combined this with his role as a qualified Yachtmaster instructor offering classroom and own boat training in navigation, radar, boat electrics and electronic systems.

Table of Contents

Introduction The basics What is electricity?; Volts, amps, resistance and power; Basic laws; AC and DC electricity Tools and measuring Tools for electrical work; Safety first; The multimeter; Making measurements in-circuit; Measuring high currents; Continuity, resistance and diode testing; Fault finding in low voltage systems Batteries Battery basics; Types of batteries; Specification, testing and maintenance; Charging the batteries; How many batteries?; Increasing capacity Make the connection Wire and wire size; Connections and connectors; Connecting thin wires Power management Alternators; Care, maintenance and fault finding; Sizing and upgrading; Intelligent chargers; Wind and water; Solar panels; Installing a mains charger; Hydrogen fuel cells; DC to DC converters; Regulating multiple sources; Monitoring battery and alternator currents; Power monitoring systems; Reducing consumption The DC system Battery switches; Battery switch configurations; Fitting a voltage sensing relay; DC distribution panels; Protection; Adding new systems; Installing permanent voltmeters and ammeters; Data recording over long periods; The engine and its electrics; Engine data monitoring; Engine data monitoring set up and calibration; Starter motors; Digital switching AC mains on board Shore power; System installation; Mains protection; The earth system; Galvanic and electrolytic corrosion; Installing a galvanic isolator; Voltage inverters; Generators Networks Marine networks NMEA0183; Talking to each other; Multiplexers and converters; Marine networks NMEA2000; High speed data networks; Capturing whats left; Bringing it all together Installation projects Installing an AIS unit; Radar; Navtex and SSB receivers; Hall effect ammeter; Lightning protection; Underwater lights; Upgrading mast electrics Appendices Wire size matrix; Energy consumption analysis; Battery configuration and switching; Engine electrics; NMEA sentences Glossary Index Acknowledgements

Additional information

NPB9781408187791
9781408187791
1408187795
The Boat Electrics Bible: A Practical Guide to Repairs, Installations and Maintenance on Yachts and Motorboats by Andy Johnson
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2015-09-10
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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