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How to hook up a solar panel and a wind generator while sailing and still enjoy a full battery when starting out. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted April 14, 2009
How will Odyssey TPPLY AGM batteries affect a reader's particular charging system. More
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Nigel Calder explains to a reader how to measure a zinc guppy’s effectiveness and measure galvanic current. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted January 12, 2009
How will lightning affect a boat plugged into shore power? More
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By Nigel Calder Posted December 15, 2008
A reader who is overhauling a boat asks if a marine verter will work with a wind generator and solar panel. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted December 3, 2008
Nigel Calder explains why the engine of a Perkins 4-236 could have drops of water on the dipstick after use. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted December 3, 2008
A reader wonders if he has a defective switch ora normal cross current. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted November 24, 2008
A reader asks why not use a brass nut instead of a stainless-steel nut for a terminal post. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted September 22, 2008
Nigel Calder explains what is causing the corrosion of the zinc anodes on a Volvo Penta. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted August 18, 2008
A reader asks for advice on using a multimeter to check a battery’s voltage and interpreting the readings. More