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    BY EDGAR J. BEYN

    The 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The popular 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook has been completely revised and updated. This timeless classic is now even better. The 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook provides a clear and useful guide for electrical system troubleshooting. It covers such subjects as lightning protection, engine instruments and alarms. The chapter on Electrolytic Corrosion is the most definitive text available. The new 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook has an expanded troubleshooting section.
    Since it is illustrated with simple drawings you will be able to use the 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook even if you have not previous electrical experience. With the "Doctor" you can:

    • Fix electrical problems on board before calling in expensive outside technicians.
    • Learn and understand basic electricity.
    • Maintain your own 12 volt system.
    • Understand and use "zincs" effectively.
    • Isolate and repair hard to diagnose electrical problems.

    15010 (LIST $26.95)$23.95 The 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook

    The 12 Volt Doctor's Project Book

    The 12 Volt Doctor's Project Book goes beyond basic equipment.  It covers projects you might find nice to have, but are not available for purchase.  All of the projects are intended for use with 12 volt systems, or are somehow related to 12 volt battery systems and direct current.
    Previous experience with electrical and mechanical work is suggested.  This book offers you a variety of building projects with just the circuits, components and brief descriptions of how they work.  Some of the projects in this book include:

    • Adding a third battery bank without another main switch.
    • Making an ammeter for high current.
    • High and low voltage indicator lights.
    • Various alarm systems.
    • Wind speed indicators.
    • Motion sensors.

    15014 (LIST $26.95) $23.95 The 12 Volt Doctor's Project Book

    The 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book

    This marvelous book continues in the same familiar and well loved style as The 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook, to help simplify the mysteries of the boat's alternator-the prime source of power on almost every boat.
    Simple drawings and clear instructions abound, helping you to identify your alternator and understand how it works.  Get to know your alternator-it could save your battery's life.  Covers topics such as:

    • Field connections.
    • Brushes.
    • Internal regulators.
    • Idiot light.
    • Tachometer connection.
    • Identification of terminals.
    • Testing procedures.
    • Emergency repairs.
    • Connecting regulators.
    • Basic how-to take the alternator apart.

    15012 (LIST $29.95) $26.59   The 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book

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