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The 12-Volt Bible for Boats [Paperback]

Miner K. Brotherton (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 1985

A primer on 12-volt electrical systems for boatowners who are not skilled electricians. Explains how 12-volt DC electrical systems work, how to maintain them, how to recognize an electrical problem, how to trouble-shoot to locate the problem, and what simple tools and techniques you'll need to fix it.

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"A gentle journey through the complexities of electrical circuitry... -- Small Boat Journal

"It's the best value and has stood the test of time." -- Offshore

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A How-To Classic

The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a complete introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. Written for boaters who are not skilled electricians, it clearly explains how 12-volt systems work and how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot them.

This second edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest on marine batteries--including AGM and gel-cell batteries, multistage chargers, inverters, new wiring conventions, alternative energy sources, and modern test gear.

"A nuts-and-bolts primer for boatowners."--Cruising World

"Every boat with a 12-volt system needs this book on board."--Atlanta-Journal Constitution

"A gentle journey through the complexities of electrical circuitry."--Small Boat Journal

"This bible is as basic to boat electrical systems as the 10 commandments are to moral behaivor. It does not get any more fundamental than this."--Dockside NW --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

Paperback: 174 pages
Publisher: Seven Seas Pr (September 1, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071560912
ISBN-13: 978-0071560917
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Book for the Beginner, January 28, 2000

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Good book for the Beginner

The book was published in 1985, so a lot of the technology has changed and improved. It was a real basic book- this is a battery, this is a circuit. I was looking for help rewiring a small boat and this boat was of no major assistence.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Bible for grade schools, March 15, 2001

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This book should be left in the class room, unless you want to know the very basic's of a single engine boat's charging system. This book does not even go in to twin engine, boat's with 120 volt genset's,selector swithes for shore power to generator power, or anything more than a two battery system.If you need help rewiring your boat then I suggest you keep looking

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's for BEGINNERS, May 19, 2004

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This is a book for those whose knowlege of 12 volt systems could be summed up as "well, I know there's a battery in there somewhere!" If you already know how to use a multimeter, this book probably isn't for you. Absolutely great for it's target audience, the rank newbie to boat electrical systems.

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2.0 out of 5 stars It's far from being a bible!!!!
I bought this book hoping to learn more about Boat batteries but it did not deliver... It does review the basics of electricity, batteries wiring etc and I found a lot of... Read more

Published 7 months ago by N. Aoun

1.0 out of 5 stars Very basic and scientific.
I bought this booking thinkning that it would help me in the area of re-wiring my boat. Not much help. Very outdated and basic. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Thomas Collins

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Very clear and concise book on a sometimes complicated topic. Must pay close attention to the first few chapters, then the rest makes more sense. Read more

Published 18 months ago by jasgrab

4.0 out of 5 stars Boat Electronics for the Beginner
Mr. Brotherton has written a basic primer for the 12-Volt system. The second edition was a long time coming, perhaps if they'd attended to business, some of the other books on the... Read more

Published 24 months ago by Ken Douglas

5.0 out of 5 stars 12 Volt Bible
Easy to use in wiring a boat or any 12 volt DC wiring. All the things you will need to know to safely wire any 12 volt system

Published on September 19, 2007 by Clark Brown

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money
This book is useless. It has no helpful information on how to wire up any 12 volt device. All this book does is explain the different parts of an electrical system and nothing... Read more

Published on July 20, 2007 by Ron

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Very good basic guide for 12-volt systems. I'm not an expert and needed a little help doing some wiring on our cruiser. This fits the bill.

Published on May 6, 2007 by Stan Jaros

3.0 out of 5 stars 12V Bible Review
Good as advertised - a basic book. Turned out it wasn't really what I was looking for. As another reviewer wrote, if you already know how to use a multi-meter it's probably too... Read more

Published on January 9, 2007 by Mutn Jeff

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction for 12V Use in the Marine Environment
Even if you've never worked with electricity, but now need to because you have a boat, "The 12-Volt Bible for Boats" is a great introduction that covers more than just the basics... Read more

Published on November 9, 2006 by J. H. Petrescu

1.0 out of 5 stars Ponderous & hopelessly outdated primer for the clueless.
This is so outdated they should be paying the customer base to haul it away. I did find a use for it, so I ordered one. Read more

Published on June 19, 2003 by reddoberman

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wind chargers, electrical leaks, spreader lights, test lamp, marine batteries, float switch, marine battery, gel cells, amperage rating, masthead light, charging voltage, shore power, positive plates, starter switch, negative plates, battery switch, cruising boat

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Courtesy Marinco Guest, Battery Council International, Ohm's Law, Sue Waterman, Courtesy Cole Hersee Company, Courtesy Harvey Hubbell Inc, Courtesy Rolls Battery Engineering, West Marine

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