No matter where you boat, corrosion attacks the inside and outside of your outboard. Some forms you can see, some you can’t, and it only takes a short time for the damage to begin. If you boat in freshwater, you… Read More
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Charging Your Lithium Batteries with Shore Power
If you own a boat, you will eventually need to know how to charge your battery bank with shore power. Shore power, or AC power, is an easy and efficient way to charge your battery bank and keep your boat… Read More
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The Importance of Hiring a Professional Marine Electrician
The electrical system of your boat is its nervous system. Modern ships rely on electrical systems for powering appliances, navigational equipment, and much more. Without a properly functioning electrical system, you’ll likely be stuck at the dock – or stranded… Read More
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Installation Requirements for Marine Lithium Batteries
Running any electronic device on a boat or ship used to require lead-acid batteries. Hauling these heavy batteries around was your only choice. With battery and solar options evolving daily, however, you have more choices now regarding power resources. Lithium… Read More
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4 Benefits of MG Energy’s LFP Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries give not just power needs but unrivaled performance as well. MG Energy’s robust 12 and 24-V batteries are based on Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry. These batteries are safe, reliable, and the technology of this chemistry results in a… Read More
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3 Accessories for Your MG Energy Battery Management System
The main function of a battery management system is to protect the battery cells from damage caused by being overcharged or over-discharged. Additionally, the BMS calculates the remaining charge, and monitors the battery’s temperature, health, and safety by checking for… Read More
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Master LV: MG Energy’s Best Battery Management System
Lithium batteries pack a lot of power and value into their small size. The chemistry of these batteries is an essential part of their incredible performance. But high-quality lithium-ion batteries also require another important element: a battery management system (BMS)…. Read More
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4 Signs Your Boat Needs Repair or a Refit
How do you know when your boat needs repair? Being a boat owner comes with a lot of benefits. But it doesn’t mean you can spend all your time sailing the open sea without a care in the world. Owning… Read More
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Understanding Shore Power
Marine vessels need an electrical power source to deliver a safe power supply to all tools and accessories on board – while docked at a port or marina. This is called shore power, an external source of electricity that provides… Read More