FSH 210 and noco 5x2 charger

[Bottom Bracket]

Nope, haven't made any mods other than ditching the phone booth and adding a bimini, troller, electronics and keel guard, all done by the dealer.
Boat works great, not messin with the electrical system, (modifing the dvsrthingus).
A decent sized amp output alternator would only take 2 hp per our previous conversation, would be a nice improvement and eliminate a bunch of quirky concerns.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Nope, haven't made any mods other than ditching the phone booth and adding a bimini, troller, electronics and keel guard, all done by the dealer.
Boat works great, not messin with the electrical system, (modifing the dvsrthingus).
A decent sized amp output alternator would only take 2 hp per our previous conversation, would be a nice improvement and eliminate a bunch of quirky concerns.

A larger alternator would be nice for sure..

 

[Bottom Bracket]

A larger alternator would be nice for sure..

Yes it would, FSH or bow rider with a huge stereo.

 

[ugamarkj]

Thanks for the instructions! Added the Noco 10x2 to my 252SD today.

 

[anmut]

Much appreciate the write-up, did this over the weekend. Biggest challenge was getting an 18g wire to apply to a larger clip that could connect to the pole. That and getting those bloody back caps to stay in one piece when screwing it back in!

 

[Brian_NY]

I have read these threads several times and I want to be double sure before I do the mod as shown in post #4 @Yammi . I added a NOCO 5x2 battery charger with leads going directly to both batteries. My start battery is an AGM battery, and my house battery is a Lead Acid battery. I DID NOT DO THE MOD. When I power the Noco up both batteries appear to charge and reach the solid green indication. The batteries then go to Over Voltage warming light for a few seconds then turns off. The power light illuminates for 2 seconds, then the charging process restarts. The cycle repeats.

If I do the mod as shown in post [HASH=432]#4,[/HASH] then the batteries will charge independently by Noco when the starter and house switches are turned to the off position. When the Noco is no longer powered on and boat is running, the batteries will charge through the boats electrical system in series (?).

This electrical stuff is not my strong spot, so I just want to make sure before I cut any wires.

Thank you ahead of time.

 

[Yammi]

I have read these threads several times and I want to be double sure before I do the mod as shown in post #4 @Yammi . I added a NOCO 5x2 battery charger with leads going directly to both batteries. My start battery is an AGM battery, and my house battery is a Lead Acid battery. I DID NOT DO THE MOD. When I power the Noco up both batteries appear to charge and reach the solid green indication. The batteries then go to Over Voltage warming light for a few seconds then turns off. The power light illuminates for 2 seconds, then the charging process restarts. The cycle repeats.

If I do the mod as shown in post [HASH=432]#4,[/HASH] then the batteries will charge independently by Noco when the starter and house switches are turned to the off position. When the Noco is no longer powered on and boat is running, the batteries will charge through the boats electrical system in series (?).

This electrical stuff is not my strong spot, so I just want to make sure before I cut any wires.

Thank you ahead of time.

So right now without the mod, both batteries are charging as one. This works, but it’s hard on the batteries.

With the mod the batteries charge individually. By tying it back to the battery switch, you don’t have to remember to do anything, it’s automatic. When the battery switch is off the NOCO works. When the battery switch is on, the DVSR works.

 

[Brian_NY]

@Yammi , Thank you for your fast reply? Do you know what guage the wire is that needs to be cut. I have to go get some at HD, I don't have any.

 

[Yammi]

@Yammi , Thank you for your fast reply? Do you know what guage the wire is that needs to be cut. I have to go get some at HD, I don't have any.

The reddish pink wire on the back of the battery switch is very thin, probably 14-16 gauge.

 

[Brian_NY]

Thank you !!!

 

[lazergeek]

The reddish pink wire on the back of the battery switch is very thin, probably 14-16 gauge.

Its actually more like 20-22 guage. Its really thin.

 

[Brian_NY]

Thank you for the clarification. I had a feeling it was smaller but wanted to double check at the boat first.

 

[Brian_NY]

I have one more quick question.

The Noco 5x2 is installed and the mod has been completed. Now when the batteries are off and no power plugged in the red DVSR light is off. When the power is plugged in to house power the batteries charge and the DVSR light is on. When I unplug the house power the light goes off.

Now the question...When I turn the battery switch on, the DVSR the red light comes on. Would this lead me to believe that the connections I made with the pink wire over to the B screw post are good. I don't know how to check if my connections are solid.

Thanks once again!!

 

[joep411]

So like the post above I just did this mod and with the NOCO plugged into shore power I get no light on the DVSR and I assume that’s working. Then I unplug the NOCO from shore and turn on the start batt and the DVSR is blinking. I have not tried starting the motor yet and looking. Just want to make sure all my connections are right. What’s the best way to verify?

 

[Brian_NY]

When I am unplugged from shore power and then turn the battery switches on my DVSR is lit and not blinking. Hum??

 

[joep411]

When I am unplugged from shore power and then turn the battery switches on my DVSR is lit and not blinking. Hum??

I started my motors with both switches on and the DVSR light lit up so I think I am good. When the NOCO is plugged in I get no light so I think I did it right. But when I turn on the start battery with the NOcO disconnected the red light on the DVSR looks like is strobing then turns off.

 

[Brian_NY]

Weird, When I am on shore power the DVSR light turns on. When unplugged from shore power with NOCO light goes off.
When I turn the battery switch on the DSVR light goes on again.
So, I am getting different results then you are. I only cut the pink wire and made the connection to the B post.

 

[Yammi]

Weird, When I am on shore power the DVSR light turns on. When unplugged from shore power with NOCO light goes off.
When I turn the battery switch on the DSVR light goes on again.
So, I am getting different results then you are. I only cut the pink wire and made the connection to the B post.

This does not sound correct - sounds backwards.

Not an issue, just switch the red wire that goes to the terminal post and check. When battery switches are off and you are plugged in the NOCO should light up and there should be no DSVR light. When you unplug, put the battery switch to the on position, the DVSR light should come on.

Just make sure you are switch the batteries off when plugged in and you want the NOCO to charge.

 

[Yammi]

So like the post above I just did this mod and with the NOCO plugged into shore power I get no light on the DVSR and I assume that’s working. Then I unplug the NOCO from shore and turn on the start batt and the DVSR is blinking. I have not tried starting the motor yet and looking. Just want to make sure all my connections are right. What’s the best way to verify?

Sounds right.

 

[Brian_NY]

I will check tomorrow. This is going to annoy me all night, bah. I thought I did a good job.
Thanks @Yammi