Electrical Systems 102 - Practical Multimeter Tests and Fault Finding for Your Sailing Projects

Join us as we dive into practical tests you can perform with a basic multimeter! In this video, we explore the essentials of battery management on your boat, focusing on the Smart Shunt and the valuable information it provides for your sailing projects. We also run through some fault finding on the Adverc unit which keeps going high voltage and potentially overcharging our batteries. What You'll Learn: 00:00 - Intro & Basic Battery Tests: Discover simple battery tests that are crucial for any sailing project. 06:30 - Smart Shunt: Learn how to gather better insights from your batteries and enhance your boat work. 07:40 - Battery Charge States: Understand the various stages your battery goes through while charging, essential for maintaining healthy batteries during your sailing adventures. 09:23 - Alternator & Split Charge Setup: Get a closer look at Allegra's alternator and split charge setup-vital for efficient battery management on your boat. 12:19 - Adverc Fault Finding: Join us as we troubleshoot the Adverc unit, which has been showing high voltage and risking battery overcharging. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more family-friendly sailing content and boat work tips! #sailing4kids #BoatWork #SailingProjects #BatteryManagement #SmartShunt #Alternator #Adverc Our Website: https://boatingwiththebaileys.com Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/BoatingBaileys Instagram: https://instagram.com/boatingwiththebaileys/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BoatingwiththeBaileys If you wish to support us: https://ko-fi.com/boatingwiththebaileys