Tips for Getting the Most from your
Houseboat Batteries
• When generator is running ALWAYS
have the AC MAIN and BATTERY
CHARGER breakers on.
• Charge daily.
• The lake water pump draws a lot
from the houseboat batteries. When
using the shower or washing dishes,
run the generator with the BATTERY
CHARGER on.
• Don’t use unnecessary lights such
as running lights and anchor lights.
• The INST, RADIO and HORN
breakers should be ON when under
way but may be turned OFF when
beached.
NOTE: Deep Cycle batteries are
used to extend the time between
charging. However, they also require
more time to recharge when they
are discharged for too long. When
the lights dim and the pumps slow, a
recharge is overdue.
HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES
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COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDIES
No DC Power DC
Breaker off
Cabin Light Dim
No Cabin Lights
No Lake Water
Pressure
No Fresh Water
Pressure
House batteries low or
dead
Low house battery
CABIN LIGHTS DC
breakers not on
LAKE WATER PUMP not
on Air lock
Fresh Water Empty
Turn on DC Breaker
Start generator and Turn
on BATTERY CHARGER
Breaker
Start generator and Turn
on BATTERY CHARGER
Breaker
House batteries low or
dead Check Breaker
Start generator and Turn
on BATTERY CHARGER
Breaker
Check LAKE WATER
BREAKER on DC panel
HOLD down the toilet valve
for 15-20 seconds
Refill with Potable Water at
any marina
