Description
ProMariner 70A Battery Isolator | Boat Supply Store
This ProMariner Battery Isolator is engineered to manage charging for a single alternator and two distinct battery banks, preventing the discharge of one bank from depleting the other. It provides superior battery charging management with gold-plated terminals and improved efficiency, ensuring reliable power for all onboard electronics and engine starting. Rated for 10-70 amps DC devices, this isolator ensures robust performance for a dual-battery marine electrical system, crucial for offshore fishing vessels operating out of Corpus Christi.
Key Features
- Enhanced Conductivity with gold-plated terminals for superior electrical transfer.
- Optimized Charging through improved efficiency, ensuring batteries reach full charge.
- Independent Battery Banks managed by a single alternator input.
- Versatile Application supporting DC devices from 10 to 70 amps.
- Corrosion Resistance from gold-plated terminals, ideal for harsh marine environments.
- Compact Design minimizing space requirements in your vessel's electrical compartment.
- Durable Construction built to withstand the rigors of marine use.
- Reliable Power Management for critical onboard systems and engine starting.
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Alternator Inputs | 1 |
| Battery Banks Supported | 2 |
| Amperage Rating | 70 AMP |
| Terminal Type | Gold-plated |
| DC Device Rating | 10-70 amps |
Who This Is For
Boat owners with a single alternator and two battery banks seeking to ensure each bank receives optimal and independent charging. This isolator is ideal for maintaining power to essential systems and the starter battery without cross-contamination.
How It Compares
| Feature | ProMariner 70A Battery Isolator | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Amperage Rating | 70 AMP | 500A |
| Number of Alternator Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Battery Banks Supported | 2 | 2 |
| Terminal Type | Gold-plated | Stud Terminals |
| Technology | Diode Isolator | Automatic Charging Relay |
Common Concerns Answered
Will this isolator cause a significant voltage drop?
Diode isolators, including this ProMariner model, inherently introduce a slight voltage drop. This is a standard characteristic of the technology, but it is carefully managed to ensure efficient battery charging for most marine applications. The improved efficiency of this unit helps to mitigate this effect.
Is the installation process difficult?
Installation requires basic knowledge of marine electrical systems, including battery wiring and alternator output. While rated 3/5 for difficulty, professional installation is recommended if you are not comfortable with these aspects to ensure correct and safe integration.
I've heard diode isolators can impact charging. How does this unit address that?
The ProMariner 11072 features improved efficiency and gold-plated terminals, which optimize conductivity and reduce potential energy loss during the charging cycle. This design aims to provide reliable charging to both battery banks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a battery isolator and why do I need one?
A battery isolator directs alternator output to charge multiple battery banks independently, preventing a dead starting battery from leaving you stranded. It ensures each battery bank receives its necessary charge without one affecting the other.
How does the ProMariner 11072 battery isolator improve charging?
This isolator utilizes improved efficiency and gold-plated terminals to enhance conductivity and minimize energy loss during the charging process, ensuring a more robust charge is delivered to each of your two battery banks.
Can this battery isolator be used with different types of batteries?
While the product is designed for standard lead-acid marine batteries, consult your battery manufacturer's specifications and the isolator's manual to confirm compatibility with specific battery chemistries like AGM or Gel. Proper integration is key.
What is the maximum amperage this isolator can handle?
The ProMariner 11072 is rated for DC devices from 10 amps up to a maximum of 70 amps, making it suitable for a wide range of single-alternator, dual-battery marine electrical configurations.
Is this isolator suitable for a single alternator and two battery setup?
Yes, this ProMariner Battery Isolator is specifically designed for applications utilizing one alternator and two separate battery banks. It effectively manages the charging distribution between these two banks.
