I second Bill’s recommendation for this item and regular testing of the batteries. Because of his suggestion, I purchased a tester prior to departing on our cruise adventure. In the Bahamas a couple

Jamie, If you load-test (current CCA) and test for internal shorts before a passage, you should not worry about a major failure as you had. I have been testing batteries about every 3 months for at

James, Buy a digital battery tester like the one any battery supplier has and most automotive shops have that test and printout the status, testing volts, charge state, current CCA, and test for

Thanks James, I suspect you are right about the bugs getting worked out of new brands. I believe Lifelines are made by the Concorde Battery Co, who as I understand makes batteries for the solar power

Bill, How does one test for internal shorts by doing a load test? Good information. James Sent from Samsung Mobile

Jamie, The Lifeline batteries referred to in my previous post were installed just before the Millenium Odyssey so it could be that the bugs have been worked out by now, I have not kept up with. I

Batteries, anchors, and other boat stuff that we all have firm options on...but for this posting I will stick to batteries. In my experience one person's experience with a single product, is only

James, I am surprised that your customer experienced failures with his new Lifeline batteries. I was told they were the best by some of the electrical guys here in Annapolis, but now I am questioning

Hi, I put some photos in may 21 2014 that perhaps can help you. If not I return to ORION, currently in GOUVIA, on july 20 and can take best photos José AMEL 54 ORION

I had a customer that was leaving on a Circumnavigation and was concerned about the age (7+ years old at the time) of his perfectly performing Sonnechien Dry Fit German Gel batteries, 5- x 8D so a

Good evening Pat, Thanks for your sympathy. Well if you have Pantaenius, then no problem, they cover 100% of the lightning damages! I already contact them as my next insurer, they are quite more

Paul, I will see if I can post a picture for you - not sure how to do that though. I have a new engine, but I think the alternator is the same. If not I have my old one. Jamie s/v Phantom Amel 54

Hi, I have been rather negligent by not taking a photo of the wiring connections on my 12v alternator (Volvo D3-110i in Amel 54) before removing it! Would someone be so kind as to take a photo that

Alexandre, I remember your problem, sorry it is still not resolved. I have Pantaenius and I think their coverage is good , no deductible and items not depreciated , replaced with new. Thanks, Pat

Ric, I will call him , Joel thinks he has dealt with him and is good. Thanks Pat

Thanks everyone for the support and suggestions. We are cleaning things up and it may not be as bad as I originally thought. Somehow one or two of the batteries failed and caused the explosion. I

Pat, Call marine electric systems in Severna Park, Md. Talk to Patrick. Knows Amels. Excellent! Ric Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc Office 410-923-5800 Fax 410-923-5802 On Jun 25, 2016,

Hi Pat, Have noted with sadness your lightning woes. I can’t believe you’ve never had to file a claim for anything at your ripe age; you are one lucky guy. That said, I agree with Alexandre that

Good morning Pat, Not going into detail, but I had an accident 2 years ago in Nassau (not at fault since I was stationary in my slip at the marina - someone lost control, panic and run into me). The

Alexandre, I have never dealt with an insurance claim , auto ,home ,health or boat . I will assume my insurance co. will do right by me ,unless I see evidence to the contrary. They are going to send