Does Perko switch both batteries?
The two banks of your charger are internally isolated to read and react independently through the various stages. When the Perko is ‘ON’ the two batteries are in parallel. The charger now treats both batteries as a single battery as you’ve circumvented the intended isolation.
How do you check a Perko battery switch?
You can test the battery switch with all 3 12 volt positive leads disconnected from the switch with a meter that can test for continuity. Put a lead of the meter on battery one “in” and a lead on the “out” of the battery switch. Switch to battery one. No continuity, switch is bad.
How does Perko switch work?
The Perko Single Battery Disconnect Switch permits the battery to be shut off from the electrical system when the vessel is not in use. They can also serve as an emergency main disconnect switch in the event of an electrical problem.
How does a dual battery switch work on a boat?
The boat is equipped with a Dual Circuit Plus battery switch (OFF-ON-COMBINE). The purpose of this switch is to isolate an engine battery from the house bank. When the switch is turned to ON, the engine battery is connected to the engine and the house bank is connected to the house loads.
Can a Perko switch go bad?
90% of the time, it never completely fails, you always have the 1/2 all stop. agree, never had a problem with perko all the years I have been on the water. just replace with same and yes they do get harder to turn after several years. mine is an 03 and just starting to get stiff.
How do you use a Perko battery switch?
You run a cable from the positive side of the battery you want to start the motor with, to the terminal marked #1 on the back of the Perko switch. You run a cable from the positive side of your second battery (stereo battery) to the terminal marked #2 on the back of the Perko switch.
