How Many SeaBis do I Need?
The majority need only one SeaBis. Where there are multiple battery banks, you need only one SeaBis System, unless they cannot be switched in parallel. Switching in parallel is usually used for charging multiple battery banks from one source or to increase battery capacity. If in doubt then talk to me: Glen Bishop e-mail: seabis@bigpond.com
When banks of auxiliary batteries are switched to the engine / motor / power source SeaBis will automatically indicate the electrolysis status.
SeaBis may be moved from battery bank to battery bank. To switch 1 SeaBis to multiple engines / generators, using a switch: specifications and wiring diagram, click here.
Or one SeaBis may be moved between battery banks.
To download an explanation of electrolysis and SeaBis System click here.
Normal Support details here.
Special Support applies to Rigs, Industry, Mines, large Ships, Military, railway, street lighting
and power, pipelines details here.
Some examples:
1. My Boat with one engine that has one alternator and there are three battery banks.
They are all connected to the alternator (usually for charging) at least one per month. One source of DC (battery) power so one SeaBis connected to the most commonly used battery bank. Usually the House (non engines equipment) battery bank.
2. My plumbing has a white growth, often from joins in the piping. Probably one SeaBis. Please contact me: Glen Bishop e-mail: seabis@bigpond.com
3. My LandCruiser is used in mining,some times below ground and I have to replace the radiator regularly. One SeaBis.
4. My Yacht has two engines and a solar / wind / diesel / petrol generator.
Each engine has it's own battery and the generator charges the House bank of batteries. I can switch the House bank to either engine. As you are able to parallel all banks, even though not at one time, you need one SeaBis connected to the House bank.
5. I maintain Rigs. Each has 3 Generators and I am replacing radiators far too often. It is easiest to complete electrolysis corrosion elimination from one generator then copy it or move the SeaBis or use a single SeaBis and a switching system. Please contact me: Glen Bishop e-mail: seabis@bigpond.com
6. I maintain trains signals and we have an electrolysis corrosion Probe. Probably one Flexible SeaBis. They are fitted with with battery clips and a 30 meter Probe. Please contact me: Glen Bishop e-mail: seabis@bigpond.com
7. I am an Electrician and maintain our lighting system. The poles develop electrolysis corrosion. Usually at the Earth contact point. Probably one SeaBis for Land. Please contact me: Glen Bishop e-mail: seabis@bigpond.com
8. My Yacht has two engines and a solar / wind / diesel / petrol generator.
Each engine has it's own battery and the generator charges the House bank of batteries. I can switch the House bank to either engine. As you are able to parallel all banks, even though not at one time, you need one SeaBis connected to the House bank.
9. A Yacht or Power Boat, one engine: I have one engine and two banks of batteries.
I have one alternator on the engine. The two banks of batteries must be both charged from the one alternator so one source of DC so one SeaBis connected to the most commonly used battery bank.
10. A Yacht or Power Boat, two alternators on one engine:
I have one engine and two alternators charging two banks of batteries. The two banks of batteries much be both charged independently, by each of the two alternators. They cannot be paralleled. Two sources of DC so two SeaBis.
There is an alternative where one SeaBis can be used on multiple sources DC power (multiple independent battery banks) by moving or switching the SeaBis. Contact us: seabis@bigpond.com
5. On a Houseboat.
I have 2 engines and an auxiliary generator (deck alternator) for the House (non engines equipment), how many SeaBis do I need? All are independent - I cannot parallel battery banks. My two engines each have one alternator. So two for the engines and one for the auxiliary generator so three sources of DC so a total of 3 SeaBis.
6. I have two engines with individual alternators and batteries connected by a DIODE so one engine can charge both batteries.
I suggest, due to complexity of diode switching, the SeaBis be firmly connected to House battery bank, causes of electrolysis be eliminated then SeaBis be moved to second battery bank. If Normal is indicated then only one SeaBis is required. If SeaBis indicates other than Normal then a second SeaBis be hard wired so one SeaBis per battery bank.
6. My family and I live onboard.
We have 2 generators but only 1 run at a time. I have 2 engines with one alternator each. I have a backup communications battery on the bridge. While this boat was in survey when I purchased it is no longer in survey. I parallel some of my batteries. Contact us direct. Briefly: There is a choice depending on the level of protection or risk you want to accept. For complete protection purchase SeaBis for the non paralleled battery banks.
7. Marina electrolysis concerns me.
Use the wet/dry probe with the SeaBis Portable System to measure electrolysis in the water. In the majority of instances the cause is the vessel, not the Marina. The SeaBis System makes the engine / propeller / metal hull / keel electrically Open Circuit. In Home terms, the electrical plug is out of the wall socket. Electrically, you are no longer connected to the major electrolysis carrier - the sea bed via the water.
8. On a professional fishing boat.
I have 5 battery banks that are connected to two engines, each has one alternator. I have an on deck generator. How many SeaBis do I need for the Guarantee to be effective? Contact us direct. Briefly: There is a choice depending on the level of protection or risk you want to accept. For total protection purchase SeaBis for the non paralleled battery banks. Assuming the deck generator charges by paralleling to other banks, two Seabis.
9. I want to spend the absolute minimum and am prepared to accept a risk.
Use one SeaBis with battery clips and test every battery bank every month. Contact us.
10. The vessel next to me is causing electrolysis.
Use the SeaBis System to make your vessel electrically Open Circuit. In Home terms, the electrical plug is out of the wall socket. Electrically, you are no longer connected to the major electrolysis carrier - the sea bed via the water.
If in doubt contact us direct at 61 (0)8 8552 4711 or seabis@bigpond.com
Glen Bishop of SeaBis