FORE  &  AFT  MARINE

    BATTERY SWITCH
     This famous VETUS battery selector switch is a multi-functional component. In the technical sense it is a sturdy rotary series switch. From the OFF position, the following batteries may be "switched on", in accordance with the switch pattern: battery 1 only, battery 1 plus battery 2, battery 2 only. The switch enables usage and charging of the batteries, both individually and in parallel connection.

    Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3"
    Capacity at 6-12-24 or 32 Volt:
    continuous: 175 A - interval: 300 A.

    Kema and Underwriters Laboratories approved.
     The switch is provided with a red locking button, indicating and locking the switch position. This also discourages over-enthusiastic operation.

     If a VETUS battery selector switch is fitted, there is still the freedom of choice which battery (or batteries) will supply which service(s). Normally speaking, one of 2 batteries is used for starting the engine. But if that battery is nearly discharged (or defective), the other battery can be called to the rescue. The VETUS selector switch will prove to be invaluable on such occasions. It is even possible to draw power for the starter motor from both batteries, if the switch is set in position: "Both".

     Using a VETUS battery selector switch, the starter battery and the domestic battery may be used and charged, as desired. Here are a few examples of circuits on board vessels with one engine and with 2 engines.

     

    Taiwan: Should you come across a similarly looking battery switch with a different brand name, it is a Taiwanese copy of the original. You are warned that this copy is of inferior quality, as it will fail under continuous high loads.


     

    one engine - two batteries
     
    two engines - two batteries
     

    two engines - two starter batteries - one domestic battery - two selector switches

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