Keep the faith baby girl, Rome wasn’t built in a day, take ya time, you are the only one pushing YOU as hard as you are, enjoy what ya doing, laugh, I love it when you smile, theirs nothing easy about what ya doing, so make it an adventure, not a job!!!
Just incredibly happy to see you genuinely smiling and excited to keep going. The electrical guy did an amazing job with the wiring. And frankly, the mess that got created due to boat projects is nothing to be ashamed about, it shows that you're making progress with the projects. Keep it up, you're making great progress
I love watching you work on your boat. It reminds me of me - lots of projects, some easy to do, others, I have to ask for help... It's taking shape really well.
I stumbled on one of your short clips probably around a week ago, I liked you so much 💓 💖 💗 ❤ 💕 l went down searching for you, thus far I have been glued to you and what you have to tell, you are one with a strong nerve all real no posing young lady and a trail blazer for so many out there, as someone said "Rome was not built in one day" keep up with your dream you'll get it, appreciating you a lot
Very neat wiring Nicole, but some very important things to note as an electrical engineer. NEVER mix battery compounds, especially lithium and AGM/Lead acid as they have different voltages and more importantly, different charge profiles. It doesn't look as if there's a Battery Management Controller on the lithium to make sure that each battery has it's voltages and currents balanced and monitored (safety). Do not connect an alternator to the lithium as when they reach a fully charged state, it will destroy your alternator. Best to charge the AGM on a correct charge profile and then use a Victron DC to DC charger to charge the lithium. Solar/wind can go straight to the lithium. As the batteries seem to have been paralleled on a terminal block each battery post should be fused (at the battery) to the maximum current rating of the cable. This is to protect the batteries from short circuit. You must then fuse down each step progressively smaller as you go. I love what you're doing and love your cutter. You do some great videos and thank you for taking the time and sharing your journey with us. T
It's well after the fact, but the 4" disc grinder you were using will cut all the heavy cable when a cut-off wheel is installed. It will leave a very neatly cut end. Slide your heat shrink over the end before removing the insulation.
Once again Nicole ( alias Superglue ).....I can't help but admire you for what you do on your boat and in front of your camera...... You are just so Honest with your viewers and a Fantastic Role model ! I always look forward to anything you do ! Glad your injuries are healing ok ! Love from Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
I'm very glad you got that done, and a lot of it looks great, but there are a couple major things to watch for: 1. Battery straps. I didnt see any, and those puppies need to be strapped down. 2. Circuut protection. Im guessing the lithiums are your house bank. Circuit protection is supposed to be within 7 inches of the batteries, or uo ti 72" if you run the wires in loom. I didn't see any circuit protection, that's no bueno. 3. As others have pointed out, you can't have lithiums and lead acid, including AGM, connected directly. Their chemistries are different, charge profiles are different, etc. The list of possible problems is long and significantly reduced battery life is the least of the issues. Best practice afaik is a DC/DC charge converter so that the two different banks are being charged properly. I'd also put better boots on those lithiums on the positive side. Great to see you making awesome progress. Your channel is one I'm watching as I keep my energy up as I get ready for my boat remodel. You're an inspiration, keep it up. I'm an ABYC certified marine electrician so feel free to ask Q's if you want. I do this stuff every day.
You have to isolat you different battery types. Set up to charge agm off of engine or solar/wind and charge lithium with a victron DC to DC charger. Make sure you have ample air circulating around lithium Bank. Or have lithium charge agm dc to DC unit. Over charging agm can get them very hot, ruin them, and they gas off bad stuff. House bank and engine bank should be separate systems. I'm a sailboat technician and you can ask me any question you want. I love to see you taking this on. Go for it! 😊
My general rule of thumb is to have the larger capacity bank charge the smaller one. The way Nicole described the system thus far without isolators or dc to dc units and just connected by a bus runs the risk of damaging the batteries and fire. If the lithium system ignites, one can only hope the fire doesn't spread to nearby boats in the yard. If that AGM is in circuit with the lithium, it needs to be disconnected immediately.
The wiring looks good. However, if you ever need to isolate (disconnect) the battery bank you have at least 4 connections to deal with. A better solution is to connect all your lithium's in parallel with only 1 main positive and 1 main negative leading to your bus. Never mix lithium and agm or lead acid batteries on the same bus/circuit.
no they are new lithiums and they are not connected properly, they NEED to be in Parallel to stay Balanced correctly and also to increase AMP LOAD CAPACITY It needs to 'behave' as ONE big battery , not 4 separate batteries. Especially with Solar MPPT based charging and pulling load from a 3000watt ( 6000peak) Renogy Inverter
I am single also and when I have to do work around my house, that’s a bit much for me. I find that if I just go and ask a man for help, he is always very happy to help me. As he thinks he is rescuing a damsel in distress. I always repay them with a great sandwich or some cookies and I try to give them some money but usually they won’t take it. So I know every man loves a good sandwich. I think the guys in the yard would be willing to help you if you just ask. You’re very sweet I’m sure they would love to help you.
Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but for future reference, it's easier to cut those large cables with either a sawzall or a dremel tool with a cutting wheel. Gives you a cleaner cut, goes quicker and reduces chances of damaging the cable in any way.
AGM and lithium batteries have different charging properties. Maybe I’m wrong but it seems like you talked about them being linked via a common bus bar.
@@gyropilot1 The discharge rates/properties are different as well. Having an agm in circuit without a dc to dc convertor could at best damage the lithium, at worst, result in a fire.
What I ment you need an isolator victron where you can separate the charging without connecting both bank to same buss. I have agm and a Bomar the alternator and regulator let me decide battery type. In the future I am going 24v all lithium and only 1 agm for starter. I know I have alot of blu boxes to buy to attach. Engine,shore input solar and wind mill . But will be fun
Wiring can be overwhelming. Even for someone who’s done it all his life. Glad you got some help with that project. It looks great! Nice to see the smiles and excitement. I have no doubt you will complete the tasks needed.
I send you great admiration for your tremendous effort on so much work. Besides all this filming editing great videos sound its just unbeleivable. Whish i could help in a better way with cash but hope one day i could for sure. Thanks for a great authentic channel . Best luck and t care.
Yes, that’ll definitely be on my list of things to do when the boat gets back in the water :) right now I’m prioritizing projects that need to be done on the hard.
Those battery terminal crimps are a pain in the neck, aren’t they? You need 6 hands to do it! And glad to see you with a smile. Getting boat jobs done is satisfying, isn’t it?
Love the channel.... keep kicking ass and don't ever give in to your fears. In the end you will be more knowledgeable then most and gain experience which will help carry you through life..... :)
Wow! Things are moving along nicely. Its definitely a lot of work but she will be a beautiful boat to take you on your journey. Good job and hang in there. Cheers.
Electrical and plumbing on a boat, two of the most difficult jobs. However, very satisfying when everything works, but still a thankless job. Your knowledge is impressive, for me I short circuit doing any electrical.
Even those of us that do wiring often kinda dread doing it. It's definitely a normal reaction. If you haven't already, strap those batteries down. None of us want to be in a boat that rolls over but having one less catastrophe when we do would surely help.
Yes, right now I’m prioritizing what needs to be done on the hard but once the boat is back in the water I’ll be working on prepping the boat for a sail!
Hey Nicole, the wiring job looks amazing. I realize you want to do as much as you can, but I think you made a good choice on this one. Keep up the good work, and I can't wait for your next video. You Rock!!!
Yes! I had a lithium battery on my old boat, the Columbia 26 I sailed from FL to the DR. It worked great, I could even run the little wonder water maker off my solar!
Nicole, did you incorporate a Battery Management Control System? Nice install you should be extremely pleased with the new arrangement. Merry Christmas!
"It sucks right now, but it's worth it." Remember: you can have it done right, done fast, or done cheaply - you can pick only two of those at the same time. I would always error on the side of doing things right.
Oh man, watching you struggle with those battery cables, those are a PITA with the right tools, let alone those. That crimper sucks, and no real cable cutter? Glad you got it finished, though.
Not an electritian but I believe the AGMs and Lithium cannot be connected to the same system that then connects to the alternator or solar/mains charging system, due to very different charging requirements, at least not without a dc to dc converter between the agm and the Lithium. (Ah TerryFrySax says it so much more precisely below) Many just dedicate the agms on a circuit to the engine and anchor winch and then seperately circuit the Lithiums to the main circuit board for the rest of the boat and then work out seperate charging methods for each or , again, get a dc to dc converter in-between. Also Lithium will burn and can explode if immersed in water so be mindful of placement and keep a weather eye on that locker. You cannot put these fires out as they create their own oxygen. It is great you are removing the dodgy wiring. Good luck, someimes it is easier to just nuke it all and start again rather than trying piecemeal. Oh, I found hacksaw or cordless grinder useful for those large wires, or medium bolt cutters. All this is probably too late of course. Also as said below, label, label 🏷 worth getting a labeller or white electrical tape and texta. To add to ease of disconnection (also mentioned below) run the negitives from battery to battery to battery then one to bus bar. Shorter span that way, less rats nest. As said below, parallel the positives as well. I take it there is a 3-way switch so you can turn to just house batteries when anchored or sailing to save your agm start battery? It wasn't clear. Praise on tackling this.
I prefer a more modular set up. Smaller systems dedicated as navigation, lighting, living, engine, emergecy pump. This way you could have lithium and lead, and since lithium batts dont offgas you could seal them in a compartment. ☠️ max resiliency 👍
Use tools, not toys! You would have had half the agony if you had used the RIGHT tools for the job. To cut the cables, use either suitable bolt cutters, a hacksaw or a cutting disc and choose a crimping pliers one size larger (you can borrow all of these if necessary). And the screwdriver you used at the beginning was not only rotten, but also very worn. It probably hadn't had a sharp blade for a long time, so slipping out of the screw slot is inevitable and can only be halfway prevented by applying additional pressure when unscrewing.... and that is also exhausting. Remember: Good work only with suitable and good tools!
@@SailingArtha Then invest in good and durable basic equipment. It's not as expensive as it sounds at first. A set of electric screwdrivers (fully insulated) and a set of locksmith screwdrivers are available from around $50 each (including tax). With proper care, they will last forever. Now add a set of ring wrenches and a set of open-end wrenches as well as a set of good pliers (pliers, needle-nose pliers in straight and curved versions, side cutters and pliers for stripping smaller cable cross-sections) and you can get good quality pliers for a total of around $200. You don't need a ratchet box to begin with. Although it makes the work much easier, it takes up a lot of space, is heavy and expensive. Instead, buy a set of socket wrenches for the most common Allen screws on your boat. You can also expect to pay around $40 for excellent quality. Then add a simple drill (not a cordless screwdriver, they are always empty when you need them) and a small cutting disc for cutting and grinding (together under $100) and you are equipped for almost all repair work on the boat. You can borrow special tools if you are in a harbor and, for example, you have to install a new hatch or you have to do welding work or generally work with large-scale grinding work on the underwater hull. All in all, you can certainly get by with $450 to $500 for a reasonable and durable basic tool kit. At first glance, that sounds like a lot of money and, if you live frugally, it's enough for at least a month or more of living on the boat. But the investment is worth it and will save you frustration, time and health later on. And that is priceless!
Hi, I was watching right now your lithium battery installation video, nice job 😁, how did you get the batteries to the DR, I'm looking at the same batteries for my boat in Santo Domingo.
Too late now, but didn't the hydraulic crimpers have a set of cutting inserts? Good to get a pro to do the complex stuff. A good decision. Make sure your new breaker panel has lots of space in it. As you live in the boat you will find you need more circuits.
I didn’t seen any cutting inserts in the hydraulic crimper but that would have been very handy! And yes, I definitely decided to organize the panel in a way that I have some spare switches
Now is the time to straighten up and label all those wires (both ends and mid-span where you will access them). At least make a block diagram what runs where and what fuses or breakers are controlling this or that. This allows you to asses wire size, etc... to make sure you have adequate wire type and size and don't overload any one circuit. bryanirwin5473 just gave you some valuable "save the boat" and "keep you alive" kind of advice. Wiring is extremely time consuming so be patient. Use good wire (UL rated). Stranded copper only. Stay away from cheap Chinese wire, especially the large conductor runs to or from the batteries. Even high enough DC voltage can kill you so be careful.
Yes, it is better to parallel the batteries directly first. That is, connect all positives with 3 short cables & all negatives with 3 shorts cables. Then connect the positive of battery 1 to you positive buss bar and then connect the negative of battery 4 to the negative buss bar. Connecting this way make the battery perform better as one big bank. The buss bars should be for connecting to the DC panel, inverter, solar, generator, ... but not for combining batteries. Also, one of the battery lines going to the buss(pos or neg) should be fused using a good fuse like an ANL fuse. As you have it now, you would need 4 fuses. Why 2 AGMs? I don't think that 2 are that beneficial, but I agree with keeping the start on a lead acid based battery. This way you can connect your alternator directly to the start battery and use a switched battery combiner relay for safely and cost effective combining start to home for charging. I use a Blue Sea ACR but you could use a $25 Dewinner VSR. Just put a manual switch (or smart switch) in the small negative ground wire. With LiFePO4 batteries, the 13.2V or more always trip the combiner but with a simple switch, you can control this.
A VSR won't work on a lithium system because the voltage is 13.2v so the VSR will always be connected, not just when the engine is running. A DC>DC charger between the AGM engine start battery and the hybrid bank would be a better solution. Connecting the first positive and last negative is wrong and will cause each battery to charge and discharge differently. The way she has these installed is correct particularly with the same length cables.
Do you get a lot of random marriage proposals?? I’m going to refit a sailboat next summer and I fantasize about someone like you falling out of the sky and landing on me… softly of course. Anyways, your actual realness is incredibly refreshing. Please try to enjoy the suffering of building your boat, if it is possible. I admire you for your honesty with all of yourself you are willing to show. The good and bad. And I wish there was a way to convey how absolutely amazing you are
Im not saying you cant do it yourself because you are, but you need a man in your life, not only to do the heavy lifting but to share the "mental" workload.
Those new lithiums are NOT connected correctly. They will not be able to Balance correctly. They need to be wired in Parallel Correctly with ONE positive out from one end of the bank and the ONE negative from the other end of the bank. I setup Lithium batteries and Solar professionally in business. I assure you that is incorrect. I sent you a Diagram and better explanation on Messenger.
Keep the faith baby girl, Rome wasn’t built in a day, take ya time, you are the only one pushing YOU as hard as you are, enjoy what ya doing, laugh, I love it when you smile, theirs nothing easy about what ya doing, so make it an adventure, not a job!!!
So true!
So many people telling you how strong and determined you are.. they are so right. I'm amazed that you can keep going!
Just incredibly happy to see you genuinely smiling and excited to keep going. The electrical guy did an amazing job with the wiring. And frankly, the mess that got created due to boat projects is nothing to be ashamed about, it shows that you're making progress with the projects. Keep it up, you're making great progress
I love watching you work on your boat. It reminds me of me - lots of projects, some easy to do, others, I have to ask for help... It's taking shape really well.
I stumbled on one of your short clips probably around a week ago, I liked you so much 💓 💖 💗 ❤ 💕 l went down searching for you, thus far I have been glued to you and what you have to tell, you are one with a strong nerve all real no posing young lady and a trail blazer for so many out there, as someone said "Rome was not built in one day" keep up with your dream you'll get it, appreciating you a lot
Very neat wiring Nicole, but some very important things to note as an electrical engineer. NEVER mix battery compounds, especially lithium and AGM/Lead acid as they have different voltages and more importantly, different charge profiles. It doesn't look as if there's a Battery Management Controller on the lithium to make sure that each battery has it's voltages and currents balanced and monitored (safety). Do not connect an alternator to the lithium as when they reach a fully charged state, it will destroy your alternator. Best to charge the AGM on a correct charge profile and then use a Victron DC to DC charger to charge the lithium. Solar/wind can go straight to the lithium.
As the batteries seem to have been paralleled on a terminal block each battery post should be fused (at the battery) to the maximum current rating of the cable. This is to protect the batteries from short circuit. You must then fuse down each step progressively smaller as you go. I love what you're doing and love your cutter. You do some great videos and thank you for taking the time and sharing your journey with us. T
THIS!
those Vatrer LiFePO4 batterys have a BMS built into them
What a job with the wiring. Love that smile.
love how 3000W turned upside down = Moooz!!
It's well after the fact, but the 4" disc grinder you were using will cut all the heavy cable when a cut-off wheel is installed. It will leave a very neatly cut end. Slide your heat shrink over the end before removing the insulation.
Once again Nicole ( alias Superglue ).....I can't help but admire you for what you do on your boat and in front of your camera...... You are just so Honest with your viewers and a Fantastic Role model !
I always look forward to anything you do ! Glad your injuries are healing ok !
Love from Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
Thank you!
So glad you found some help. It looks great. Keep up that positive attitude. Many hurdles to over come but that's all part of the adventure.
Thank you :)
I'm very glad you got that done, and a lot of it looks great, but there are a couple major things to watch for:
1. Battery straps. I didnt see any, and those puppies need to be strapped down.
2. Circuut protection. Im guessing the lithiums are your house bank. Circuit protection is supposed to be within 7 inches of the batteries, or uo ti 72" if you run the wires in loom. I didn't see any circuit protection, that's no bueno.
3. As others have pointed out, you can't have lithiums and lead acid, including AGM, connected directly. Their chemistries are different, charge profiles are different, etc. The list of possible problems is long and significantly reduced battery life is the least of the issues. Best practice afaik is a DC/DC charge converter so that the two different banks are being charged properly.
I'd also put better boots on those lithiums on the positive side.
Great to see you making awesome progress. Your channel is one I'm watching as I keep my energy up as I get ready for my boat remodel. You're an inspiration, keep it up.
I'm an ABYC certified marine electrician so feel free to ask Q's if you want. I do this stuff every day.
You needed a razor blade to sheer the insolation from the wire. You doing great with what you gotta do!
Haha yea!
When I am frustrated working by myself, I watch your videos 😂. You’re a trooper!
Aw haha glad I can help!
You have to isolat you different battery types. Set up to charge agm off of engine or solar/wind and charge lithium with a victron DC to DC charger. Make sure you have ample air circulating around lithium Bank. Or have lithium charge agm dc to DC unit. Over charging agm can get them very hot, ruin them, and they gas off bad stuff. House bank and engine bank should be separate systems. I'm a sailboat technician and you can ask me any question you want. I love to see you taking this on. Go for it! 😊
My general rule of thumb is to have the larger capacity bank charge the smaller one. The way Nicole described the system thus far without isolators or dc to dc units and just connected by a bus runs the risk of damaging the batteries and fire. If the lithium system ignites, one can only hope the fire doesn't spread to nearby boats in the yard. If that AGM is in circuit with the lithium, it needs to be disconnected immediately.
The wiring looks good. However, if you ever need to isolate (disconnect) the battery bank you have at least 4 connections to deal with. A better solution is to connect all your lithium's in parallel with only 1 main positive and 1 main negative leading to your bus. Never mix lithium and agm or lead acid batteries on the same bus/circuit.
Not sure a total layperson would understand parallel vs series. or other electrician like terms. And believe we are dealing with Lead Acid.
no they are new lithiums and they are not connected properly, they NEED to be in Parallel to stay Balanced correctly and also to increase AMP LOAD CAPACITY
It needs to 'behave' as ONE big battery , not 4 separate batteries.
Especially with Solar MPPT based charging and pulling load from a 3000watt ( 6000peak) Renogy Inverter
I am single also and when I have to do work around my house, that’s a bit much for me. I find that if I just go and ask a man for help, he is always very happy to help me. As he thinks he is rescuing a damsel in distress. I always repay them with a great sandwich or some cookies and I try to give them some money but usually they won’t take it. So I know every man loves a good sandwich. I think the guys in the yard would be willing to help you if you just ask. You’re very sweet I’m sure they would love to help you.
Yes, that goddam patriacy at work again I see (joke, please don't cancel me)
Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but for future reference, it's easier to cut those large cables with either a sawzall or a dremel tool with a cutting wheel. Gives you a cleaner cut, goes quicker and reduces chances of damaging the cable in any way.
You are impressive great job...
Thank you 😊
AGM and lithium batteries have different charging properties. Maybe I’m wrong but it seems like you talked about them being linked via a common bus bar.
I thought I heard the same thing. AGM and Lithium should never be linked via a bus bar.
You use separate vitriolic baterry charger diferent charging voltage
@@gyropilot1 The discharge rates/properties are different as well. Having an agm in circuit without a dc to dc convertor could at best damage the lithium, at worst, result in a fire.
What I ment you need an isolator victron where you can separate the charging without connecting both bank to same buss. I have agm and a Bomar the alternator and regulator let me decide battery type. In the future I am going 24v all lithium and only 1 agm for starter. I know I have alot of blu boxes to buy to attach. Engine,shore input solar and wind mill . But will be fun
A DC/DC converter would be my recommendation, thats what they're for.
Wiring can be overwhelming. Even for someone who’s done it all his life. Glad you got some help with that project. It looks great! Nice to see the smiles and excitement. I have no doubt you will complete the tasks needed.
I send you great admiration for your tremendous effort on so much work. Besides all this filming editing great videos sound its just unbeleivable. Whish i could help in a better way with cash but hope one day i could for sure. Thanks for a great authentic channel . Best luck and t care.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Awsome job….be sure to do some kind of strap down on the batteries so when the boat heels they stay in place
Yes, that’ll definitely be on my list of things to do when the boat gets back in the water :) right now I’m prioritizing projects that need to be done on the hard.
that's a huge step foward, but take the time to diagram the connections and lable everything. It makes any future changes so much easier.
Yes! I have the schematic that I can reference. Labeling will make a great rainy day job!
You are awesome, I hope we cross paths sailing someday.
I love the way you are you inspire us keep it up stay strong chasing your dream of being free, from Cuba Oriol
Looks really good wishing you good luck from the Pacific North West 🇨🇦
great video again you really are a fantasticly self-taught human bean keep them coming
Yeah that wiring really needed some love. It looks like it is really shaping up. Thanks for sharing!
Keep up the great work, really look forward to watching your new episodes every week!!
Thanks for keeping up with me!
Tak!
Thank you!!!!
Those battery terminal crimps are a pain in the neck, aren’t they? You need 6 hands to do it! And glad to see you with a smile. Getting boat jobs done is satisfying, isn’t it?
It is super satisfying. It’s a lot of hurry-up and wait and the waiting part is actually the most painful!
Love the channel.... keep kicking ass and don't ever give in to your fears. In the end you will be more knowledgeable then most and gain experience which will help carry you through life..... :)
I'm totally in-aw of what your achieving your are amazing .....well done.......
Looks Great!!!! Onward and Upward!!
Wow! Things are moving along nicely. Its definitely a lot of work but she will be a beautiful boat to take you on your journey. Good job and hang in there. Cheers.
Electrical and plumbing on a boat, two of the most difficult jobs. However, very satisfying when everything works, but still a thankless job. Your knowledge is impressive, for me I short circuit doing any electrical.
Great job on the electrics. Please slow down when you're working, Rome wasn't built in a day 🤘👍
Wow! Better you than me, I hate fiddling with electrical stuff! Its looking really good.
Even those of us that do wiring often kinda dread doing it. It's definitely a normal reaction. If you haven't already, strap those batteries down. None of us want to be in a boat that rolls over but having one less catastrophe when we do would surely help.
Yes, right now I’m prioritizing what needs to be done on the hard but once the boat is back in the water I’ll be working on prepping the boat for a sail!
Super proud of you... Thank you for the video...
Awesome job Nicole !!! I admire the passion you put into your projects , don't give up , your are absolutely right , it is all worth it.. Big hug😊🐳
Brava,tutto procede per il meglio,molto bene un saluto dall'italia!!!
Great video
Hey Nicole, the wiring job looks amazing. I realize you want to do as much as you can, but I think you made a good choice on this one. Keep up the good work, and I can't wait for your next video. You Rock!!!
Awesome job
Wow....impressive work....let me know if you need a 1st mate for a spell....would love to sail
very impressive job 👍
You are doing amazing, wow 😊
Pain is mandatory, suffering is optional, wrote Haruki Murakami. Soon you'll be crossing oceans and this will be a distant memory. Take care!
Once installed you will love the lithium.
Yes! I had a lithium battery on my old boat, the Columbia 26 I sailed from FL to the DR. It worked great, I could even run the little wonder water maker off my solar!
Nicole, did you incorporate a Battery Management Control System? Nice install you should be extremely pleased with the new arrangement. Merry Christmas!
Each sealed battery has one inside.
Ugh I have to redo my wiring too and it’s a 40 year old boat😝
Have fun!
"It sucks right now, but it's worth it." Remember: you can have it done right, done fast, or done cheaply - you can pick only two of those at the same time. I would always error on the side of doing things right.
That’s a helpful perspective. Thank you
If you're seen running into a pole the pain is double.
Great day to detox (sweat) you’re amazing!
Thank you!
Thank you for making this video!
You are so courageous Nicole! I’m curious, Could you have used your cut off tool to cut those battery cables?
I definitely could have, now that you bring it up (a couple other people commented this too, I think).
@@SailingArtha you still are very impressive Nicole! Much love🙏
Boat spaghetti. I damn near had a stroke. Looks good after all the work though!
well done u looks realy great
Oh man, watching you struggle with those battery cables, those are a PITA with the right tools, let alone those. That crimper sucks, and no real cable cutter? Glad you got it finished, though.
Not an electritian but I believe the AGMs and Lithium cannot be connected to the same system that then connects to the alternator or solar/mains charging system, due to very different charging requirements, at least not without a dc to dc converter between the agm and the Lithium. (Ah TerryFrySax says it so much more precisely below)
Many just dedicate the agms on a circuit to the engine and anchor winch and then seperately circuit the Lithiums to the main circuit board for the rest of the boat and then work out seperate charging methods for each or , again, get a dc to dc converter in-between.
Also Lithium will burn and can explode if immersed in water so be mindful of placement and keep a weather eye on that locker. You cannot put these fires out as they create their own oxygen.
It is great you are removing the dodgy wiring. Good luck, someimes it is easier to just nuke it all and start again rather than trying piecemeal.
Oh, I found hacksaw or cordless grinder useful for those large wires, or medium bolt cutters.
All this is probably too late of course.
Also as said below, label, label 🏷 worth getting a labeller or white electrical tape and texta.
To add to ease of disconnection (also mentioned below) run the negitives from battery to battery to battery then one to bus bar. Shorter span that way, less rats nest. As said below, parallel the positives as well. I take it there is a 3-way switch so you can turn to just house batteries when anchored or sailing to save your agm start battery? It wasn't clear.
Praise on tackling this.
you really do have to watch for poles when you're scooting around!!
@@CowboyUp99 live player, hate more
I prefer a more modular set up. Smaller systems dedicated as navigation, lighting, living, engine, emergecy pump. This way you could have lithium and lead, and since lithium batts dont offgas you could seal them in a compartment. ☠️ max resiliency 👍
bravo !
Fantastica
Use tools, not toys!
You would have had half the agony if you had used the RIGHT tools for the job. To cut the cables, use either suitable bolt cutters, a hacksaw or a cutting disc and choose a crimping pliers one size larger (you can borrow all of these if necessary). And the screwdriver you used at the beginning was not only rotten, but also very worn. It probably hadn't had a sharp blade for a long time, so slipping out of the screw slot is inevitable and can only be halfway prevented by applying additional pressure when unscrewing.... and that is also exhausting.
Remember: Good work only with suitable and good tools!
Yea I would really like some new tools that’s for sure!
@@SailingArtha Then invest in good and durable basic equipment. It's not as expensive as it sounds at first.
A set of electric screwdrivers (fully insulated) and a set of locksmith screwdrivers are available from around $50 each (including tax). With proper care, they will last forever.
Now add a set of ring wrenches and a set of open-end wrenches as well as a set of good pliers (pliers, needle-nose pliers in straight and curved versions, side cutters and pliers for stripping smaller cable cross-sections) and you can get good quality pliers for a total of around $200.
You don't need a ratchet box to begin with. Although it makes the work much easier, it takes up a lot of space, is heavy and expensive. Instead, buy a set of socket wrenches for the most common Allen screws on your boat. You can also expect to pay around $40 for excellent quality.
Then add a simple drill (not a cordless screwdriver, they are always empty when you need them) and a small cutting disc for cutting and grinding (together under $100) and you are equipped for almost all repair work on the boat.
You can borrow special tools if you are in a harbor and, for example, you have to install a new hatch or you have to do welding work or generally work with large-scale grinding work on the underwater hull.
All in all, you can certainly get by with $450 to $500 for a reasonable and durable basic tool kit.
At first glance, that sounds like a lot of money and, if you live frugally, it's enough for at least a month or more of living on the boat. But the investment is worth it and will save you frustration, time and health later on. And that is priceless!
Hi, I was watching right now your lithium battery installation video, nice job 😁, how did you get the batteries to the DR, I'm looking at the same batteries for my boat in Santo Domingo.
I used Carmen Cargo. Flat rate shipping
Fuse on lithium batteries needed. B2B needed to protect alternator
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Yea that’s for sure
My god the wiring looks like a rats nest I take my hat off to you gal in the end it's worth it cheers n beers Marty Australia
Too late now, but didn't the hydraulic crimpers have a set of cutting inserts? Good to get a pro to do the complex stuff. A good decision. Make sure your new breaker panel has lots of space in it. As you live in the boat you will find you need more circuits.
I didn’t seen any cutting inserts in the hydraulic crimper but that would have been very handy! And yes, I definitely decided to organize the panel in a way that I have some spare switches
Not loving electrical work either, eh? I hear that! But, like all hard tasks, there's a certain satisfaction when it's all done.
Now is the time to straighten up and label all those wires (both ends and mid-span where you will access them). At least make a block diagram what runs where and what fuses or breakers are controlling this or that. This allows you to asses wire size, etc... to make sure you have adequate wire type and size and don't overload any one circuit. bryanirwin5473 just gave you some valuable "save the boat" and "keep you alive" kind of advice. Wiring is extremely time consuming so be patient. Use good wire (UL rated). Stranded copper only. Stay away from cheap Chinese wire, especially the large conductor runs to or from the batteries. Even high enough DC voltage can kill you so be careful.
Next time use your grinder with a cutting disc will save you some time.
What a trooper 😎
Use a cutoff wheel on the grinder and cut the cable or buy cheap Amazon cable cutters.
grinder with cutoff wheel
Ops you should have connected the new wires to the old wires and pulled the new wires through
Yea, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t!
Use your grinder to cut the cables
next time you can use an angle grinder to cut thick wire
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wtf i saw you using a bolt cutter on your wire rope cant it work for the electrical wires?
Maybe! I had some people tell me that the wires would be smushed though and a cutting disk would be better. I shoulda used the cutting disk.
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Yes, it is better to parallel the batteries directly first. That is, connect all positives with 3 short cables & all negatives with 3 shorts cables. Then connect the positive of battery 1 to you positive buss bar and then connect the negative of battery 4 to the negative buss bar. Connecting this way make the battery perform better as one big bank. The buss bars should be for connecting to the DC panel, inverter, solar, generator, ... but not for combining batteries. Also, one of the battery lines going to the buss(pos or neg) should be fused using a good fuse like an ANL fuse. As you have it now, you would need 4 fuses.
Why 2 AGMs? I don't think that 2 are that beneficial, but I agree with keeping the start on a lead acid based battery. This way you can connect your alternator directly to the start battery and use a switched battery combiner relay for safely and cost effective combining start to home for charging. I use a Blue Sea ACR but you could use a $25 Dewinner VSR. Just put a manual switch (or smart switch) in the small negative ground wire. With LiFePO4 batteries, the 13.2V or more always trip the combiner but with a simple switch, you can control this.
A VSR won't work on a lithium system because the voltage is 13.2v so the VSR will always be connected, not just when the engine is running. A DC>DC charger between the AGM engine start battery and the hybrid bank would be a better solution.
Connecting the first positive and last negative is wrong and will cause each battery to charge and discharge differently. The way she has these installed is correct particularly with the same length cables.
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Use a dremel
Please let someone help you with the wiring please
I ended up hiring easily one of the best marine electricians, Brock on S/V Polaris. He did an AMAZING job. I’m so thrilled.
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Im not saying you cant do it yourself because you are, but you need a man in your life, not only to do the heavy lifting but to share the "mental" workload.
Out of my control, but yea, I’m not opposed to that at all
Those new lithiums are NOT connected correctly.
They will not be able to Balance correctly.
They need to be wired in Parallel Correctly
with ONE positive out from one end of the bank and the ONE negative from the other end of the bank. I setup Lithium batteries and Solar professionally in business.
I assure you that is incorrect.
I sent you a Diagram and better explanation on Messenger.
Please share a photo of the diagram on your UA-cam Community page.
@@sailorpenceI uploaded mine on Community Forum as well
Isnt there a fire risk with being charged with the agms off the alternator via the same bus bar?
@@anonymous.notatall6419 Yes a bit perhaps , but equipment damage is the bigger concern
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