running battery and keeps my trolling motor batteries charged while the engine is running. I have a LF150C/D four stroke outboard. Q1-Does Yamaha have any experience with these devices? This device switches from charging a fully charged running battery to a partially charged trolling battery on one minute intervals, Q2-Will this negatively affect the life expectancy of my volt regulator or alternator? Q3- According to my motor manual the voltage regulator maintains 13 volts output when charging. For this device to work it requires the bat voltage to reach 13.7 volts. Q3- Is this accurate? Otherwise this devise will not work.
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The VSR allows for two batteries to be charged at the same time. When the engine is started, and the start battery reaches 13.7 Volts, the relay closes, Combining the battery banks (start and house) and allowing them to be charged simultaneously.
The Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) allows two batteries to be charged at the same time. When the engine is started and the start battery reaches 13.7 volts, the VSR engages, allowing two battery banks (start and auxiliary) to be charged simultaneously.
Attach both red cables to the VSR. The cable from the start battery goes to the stud on the VSR with the painted RED DOT and marked “Positive + Sense Batt”. The cable from the auxiliary battery goes to the unpainted stud and marked “Positive + Second Batt”.
Disconnect the leisure battery , make sure the terminals are safely isolated from each other and the van, start the engine, wait a minute and check the voltage at the ends of the leisure battery leads, if you get 13. – 14 volts there the relay is working ok, switch the engine off and this voltage should disappear.
Yes, however, you would not be able to use an older VSR (Voltage Sensitive Relay) system. This is because the relay merely allows the alternator`s charge to be passed to the leisure battery, usually at a fixed voltage.
Any circuit that includes an auxiliary battery that needs to be charged from an alternator source needs a DCDC charger and not a VSR. The only real exception is vehicles with fixed output alternators that provide a constant output voltage over 14.2V and with a similar or same battery to the cranking battery.
A 5V relay module is a single or multi-channel relay module that works with a low-level trigger voltage of 5V DC. The input voltage can be from any microcontroller or logic chip that outputs a digital signal.
It is a switch that comes with an electromagnet to close or open a circuit. Mostly, it uses an armature, an electromagnet, contacts, and a spring. Generally, a power relay gets power from the battery source, and the electromagnet draws the armature. Also, it includes a moveable arm made of iron.
There are three key wires in the loop: a positive wire for the battery, a sensing wire for voltage, and an igniting wire. The ignition input wire is linked to the engine. The energy detection cable monitors voltage and transmits it to the converter, while the energy wire links the alternator and the engine.
It is typically used to prevent over-discharging of car battery and is very common in a dual battery system. A VSR is usually classified into 12V / 24V range with varying amperage. A single sense relay only detects voltage at one pole while a dual sense relay detects voltage at both poles.
Take the leads of the multimeter and connect them across the coil terminals of the relay. For a normal coil, the multimeter should read anywhere between 40Ω to 120Ω. If the coil is damaged i.e., it is open, the meter shows out of range and you have to replace the relay.
To test the leads, connect a multimeter between the leads of each relay and check the resistance value. If the Relay is On (closed circuit), you will see 100 mO of resistance for the 10 Amp Control Unit, or 50 mO of resistance for the 30 Amp Control Unit.
In theory the large current flow through the VSR will drop the starter battery voltage and so trigger the relay to open circuit and so switch off this circuit stopping the drain and saving the day.
12V 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries are currently some of the most popular for off-grid solar power systems. They`re a drop-in replacement for 12V lead acid batteries, and a great upgrade. They are fully charged at 14.6 volts and fully discharged at 10 volts.
VSR Operation: The Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) allows two batteries to be charged at the same time.
VSRs can also engage and disengage frequently with the large and rapid voltage changes from a smart alternator and so the high current contacts may fail prematurely.
You can use a 32A fuse for each battery. Use real thick wires! and as short as possible. One voltage drop over a wire uses 83 watt, that will fry your wire for sure.
If a fuse is used with a voltage rating lower than the circuit voltage, arc suppression will be impaired and, under some overcurrent conditions, the fuse may not clear the overcurrent safely.
Voltage relays are used to detect rapid increases in voltages due to generator failure, low voltages caused by power interruptions or short circuits, etc.
All automotive relays work on 12 volt power (there are relays for 6 volt electrical systems, but most commonly available relays are designed for 12 volts). You need 12 volt positive and ground to trigger any relay. This is done on terminals 85 and 86.
If the relay fails it will cut off power to fuel pump and ignition system, which will result in a no power, and therefore no start condition. You may find that turning the key may power on the accessories, and may even crank the engine.
Wire or cable is usually classified as high voltage if it is rated for over 1,000 volts. High voltage can be used to describe a single wire or a multi-conductor cable. Wire or cable that is classified as high voltage is typically used for electrical power transmission.
YES you can and we did many times.. . BUT, they must all be the same chemistry, and preferably the same manufacturer and even same type.. . . Don`t mix brands if you can avoid it, and NEVER mix different chemistries . . Don`t even mix wet-acid with AGM or Gel.. . .
Step 1: Fully discharge your powerbank. Step 2: Plug the USB voltage current meter to the USB power source. Step 3: Begin charging the empty powerbank and start timer. Immediately take note of the Amp reading.

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I have purchased three 750-watt power inverters in the last three weeks. They have all failed to work on the second or third use. The first two were the same brand. I replaced an old one that ran for several years. I am using it to run a 4.7 amp 120-volt vacuum cleaner motor that pumps up my air dock. I have it connected directly with marine cable to one of the boat batteries. The battery outputs about 12.8 volts DC. The fuses don?t blow, just No Output. I am using a three-wire 120-volt extension cord and am, wired neutral, hot and ground to the AC motor vial an on/off switch. The motor works fine when I run house power with an extension cord from the dock next to me. Could I be, just unlucky with new inverters and need to buy a forth one?
ANSWER : The problem may be that the inverter is undersized for the load. Is the 4.7 Amp rating the motor peak draw or the nominal one. What I mean is that it takes many times more power to start start the motor than when the motor is running. Typically it is 3 to 7 times more amps to start the motor than when it is running. It could be that starting the vacumm cleaner is stressing the inverter and it is causing it to fail prematurely. If you can find out the locked rotor current draw of the motor, the that would be the mininum size of the inverter.

Also, the type of inverter will make a difference on how the motor operates. A modified sine wave will make the motor run hotter than a pure sine wave inverter. Hope this helps.

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I have a 99 yamaha f100 four stroke outboard. Problem I have is boat will acclereate fine get up on plane and after running for about a mob at wot will decell and only run around 4500 rpm. Then after coming back to idle will have a slight miss then run smooth and repeat every run. Changed the plugs and fuel filters alll oe yamaha has fresh oil timing belt is good any ideas will help or fuel psi spec. I am an ase master automotive tech so I know alot about engs. To me it feels like it’s running out of gas. Like the carb bows are full when I take off but then runs out after running wot. Any info will help
ANSWER : I have exactly the same problem with my Yamaha F100, have you got any solutions yet?

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I have a Kohler Condidant 5 Generator that will run as long as you hold the start button in. It dies when you let off. I have a harness for the remote switch but no switch – It also will start the generator when you cross the red and black wire and run as long as you hold them together. There are 3 wires to the main switch and 5 to the remote switch. Does the starter stay engaged the whole time you hold the start switch or does the computer release the starter once it is running? The Generator is producing electricity because I tested it while holding the start button. Some where is a wire that shold tell it to keep running. I have read online many descriptions of the same problem, most are told the board is bad so they replace it and still have the problem. Have not found a solution. Talked to a marine machanic today and he said he fixed his friends generator doing the same thing by running a bypass wire but he couldnt remember exactly what he did it was a long time ago. Can anyone help me. Thank you
ANSWER : The problem is either the ballast resistor or the starter bypass relay. The bypass relay should be part of the starter solenoid. I’m afraid I can’t tell you exactly where the ballast resistor is located. It should be a physically fairly large resistor made of ceramic. It should be retangular roughly 1.5″-3″ long and 3/8″-1/2″ accross with a wire on each end. It could also be a coil of wire mounted on a phenolic board.
If you need more help just add a comment and I’ll respond as soon as I get the message.

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I have the Intex Sand/Pump pool filter Model SF 20110. It’s been running real great for the last 4 months. However recently it has been tripping the internal overloads and I have found the pump motor to be very hot when I put my hand against it. I have tried several different solutions, such as a level ground platform that was clear of any obstructions, made sure that the motor vents under the motor was clear of anything that would prevent air flow. I used a non electrical type of lubricate on the impeller. When I would turn on the pump the rotor would not turn but only would hum very loudly and then slowly begin to turn. I also noticed that the motor’s rotor shaft would not turn to freely due the tightness around the rotor’s shaft. After using the lubricate the shaft would turn a little easier. I used an amp meter on the incoming voltage line and the motor would run at 4.5 amp. And yet it still overheated and tripped the motor overloads. I can only think that the motor is still not getting enough ventilation. I have check and cleared all the incoming lines and found nothing block the pumps input or output lines. Any suggestion?
ANSWER : I just looking into this issue my self. The pump cools itself by a internal fan, which is run by the motor. Well I took the housing cover off to find out all the fan blades have broken off and were setting in the base of the pump. Once you remove the fan blades from covering the air intake, it might be fine. I will find out my self once summer gets here.

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I have a 2004 60 hp yamaha 2 stroke outboard engine that doesn’t start or run well. Once warm and in the water it will idle in nuetral and also in gear. It accelerates in neutral but will die or lack power if I increase throttle while in gear. Engine will somtimes get to top speed but often while running at top speed engine will start to slow rapidly. Engine has full range of operationout when out of the water where there is no load on engine but is still difficult to cold start. Before these recent problems the engine sat up for several months and I had to change the impeller and spark plugs. Spark plugs fire, cylinders have proper pressure of 100, 100, and 110. I cleaned some fuel lines and filters and got new gas.
ANSWER : Every sympton you are describing here can be attributed to fuel starvation due to blocked jets and or water in carbs, when your engine dies does it die with dry plugs, or wet oily ones?

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My swimming pool. I have just had my fifth IC 40 Intellichlor chlorine generator installed in 4 years at a cost of over $900 today. Each one has worked for no more than 8 months. The first three were replaces under three year warranty, the fourth by a factory rep and I bought the fifth today. The first three all failed with Flow Chk PCB error message. The fourth just stopped working on Sunday, no power or lights. A local Pentair warranty person, whom I paid a Service Call, unplugged the unit, opened the small power center cover, showed me the green light indicating that there was power, plugged in a new IC 40 which worked immediately (as did the other four). I asked if I should replace the power center and he said that it’s basically just a transformer and is working fine. We do get occasional power blips that make the clocks on microwaves, etc blink, but I thought that the power center essentially isolates the cell from these. I do have a Florida Power and Light surge protector on the electrical box that brings power into the house. I have now talked to the pool builder, two Pentair warranty repairmen and one factory rep. I am at a loss. They all tell me they have no idea why these units fail after less than a year. This last IC 40 was installed 3/24/2010, version 2.0 and now failed in less than 5 months. Should I replace the power center that the IC 40 plugs into. Any other suggestions. I have been told that this is the best chlorinator. I don’t want to keep replacing units. By the way, each unit had been spotless inside. I keep the water chemicals and salt levels at ideal levels. The units have never worked long enough to get dirty inside. The power center is connected to an Intellitouch control system outside with an indoor control panel. Last time I called Pentair North Carolina and got some smart alec tech person that had no suggestions. Please Help if you can.
ANSWER : I’ve had the same experiance. On my fifth one as well. Fail every year. No idea why.

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3 year old Toro Z4200 time cutter Z, 19 HP Kohler, engine runs great, new battery, new solenoid, with the seat sensor connected or by-passed, STILL WONT start off the key switch. Clicks at the kill relay. Would the kill relay be the problem?
Whats confusing is, both the green and blue posts on the solenoid have 14.01 volts when you turn the key to ‘start’ position. Did the same thing with the old solenoid, which is probably still good. I replaced it to eliminate that variable. It also ‘clicks’ at the fuel switch at the carburetor bowl, but that is only 1 lead (I assume a hot lead) so Im thinking that CANT be it.
Using the old hillybilly method, jumping across the 2 top posts on the solenoid, with the key in on position, it will start right up, run, drive and mow just fine.
So my best guess is this ‘KILL RELAY’ must be bad?
Any help would be appreciated, thank you !
ANSWER : These things are pre requisites for engine cranking: PTO/Blades are off/button pushed down, the steering arms are out/parked position, and you are in the seat. I think. Definitely the blades have to off.

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