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The 12-Volt Bible for Boats

The 12-Volt Bible for Boats

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Authors: Miner K. Brotherton, Edwin R. Sherman
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 125444

Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5

ISBN: 0071392335
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8503
UPC: 639785802235
EAN: 9780071392334
ASIN: 0071392335

Publication Date: October 21, 2002
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a clear, nonthreatening introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. This second edition is thoroughly updated with respect to modern batteries, breaker and panel design, alternative energy sources, and troubleshooting equipment, but it retains the fundamental simplicity that is the source of its enduring popularity (more than 100,000 copies sold).




Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars 12 Volt Bible   September 19, 2007
Clark Brown
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


1 out of 5 stars Not worth the money   July 20, 2007
Ron (NY)
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 else besides that. If your looking for a book that at least has wiring diagrams for 12 volt systems then I would suggest that look for a better book.


5 out of 5 stars Good Book   May 7, 2007
Stan Jaros (Little Rock, Arkansas)
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.


3 out of 5 stars 12V Bible Review   January 9, 2007
Mutn Jeff
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 basic.
Well done for its advertised purpose.



5 out of 5 stars Great Introduction for 12V Use in the Marine Environment   November 9, 2006
J. H. Petrescu (San Diego)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

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. The early part of the book covers all of the beginner introduction to batteries and electricity. It also explains the differences between 12-Volt car systems and boat systems. This book helps you determine what gauge wire you need for what current demand of your new piece of equipment and length of the wire run. The later chapters cover specifics of how to hook up particular equipment such as solar panels and wind generators. The final section covers test equipment you can build yourself. This book is definitely worth the price.



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