Upgrading to LITHIUM BATTLEBORN BATTERIES on our boat [Ep19 RED SEAS]

[@MrBobVick]

Love that everything fit like a glove.

[@RedSeas]

I could say that was planned but you know it would be a lie. So much of that install was down to luck.

[@latitudeash]

Iain that vid was electrifying in more ways than one. Top tip don’t electrocute yourself, we’re rubber gloves when you are messing around with electricity, even if it’s 12v only.

[@RedSeas]

Totally. It’s the current that kills you and that bank has some serious current. Thankfully we got away with it this time. 😃

[@latitudeash]

@@RedSeas - living on the edge. lol

[@KM2399]

Just love your excitement installing new batteries. The simple things are making your channel a pleasure to watch. It's the Irn Bru effect 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RedSeas]

Man! I miss Irn Bru! Think we need to find some one to smuggle some out to us. The excitement is 100% genuine. Simply being able to run the lights at night is a real treat. We can only afford to do so much to the boat as it stands.

[@mikej1097]

I was waiting for a BIG arc when he was asking for comments of what they were doing wrong. Well here is my recommendation, when using tools around battery terminals or ANYTHING connected to said terminals be sure to wrap the handle of your tools in electrical tape. Ask me how I know haha.

[@RedSeas]

I bet you can count on one hand the number of times you were taught that lesson 😂 🤘

[@latitudeash]

Bri “ no I really think they are glued to the floor” 🤣😂.

[@RedSeas]

They literally didn’t budge when Bri tried to lift them at first. 😂

[@latitudeash]

It’s the simple things that make us happy..😂

[@RedSeas]

Absolutely!

[@gr4yz4]

We have power .... "microwave something!!" vs "I can charge my phone" I love how the subtle differences in your prioroties bubble to the top :- )

[@RedSeas]

I guess it comes down to sustenance. Lol. The excitement is so raw. We were suddenly able to work after sunset snd keep lights on, and cool down food in the fridge and..and…and!!!

[@gr4yz4]

@@RedSeas microwave popcorn!!!

[@mandyrosello4036]

Love that we get to see it all coming together on Indi first 🙌

[@RedSeas]

Hopefully we can make all the mistakes for you 😃

[@latitudeash]

Next option. you get an alternator that is overpowered to help put power into those batteries

[@RedSeas]

We would kill for a beefy alternator. As it stands we have the original ones so we had had to isolate them from the house bank. Otherwise, the lithium would burn out the diodes in no time. Solar all they way for Indioko…for now

[@josephrosello8806]

It’s all coming together 💪☀️⛵️ We love the Phenomenal Cosmic Power!

[@RedSeas]

Lithium has been a game changer. No more burning diesel to run the generator and the sun is our best friend!

[@RedSeas]

And just an iddy bidy livin space!

[@josephrosello8806]

@@RedSeas 😂🧞‍♂️

[@jwrn4u]

Once I was working on the battery pack under the turret floor on a army tank and I WELDED the crescent wrench from a positive to a piece of the hull, okay, now that wrench is actually getting very hot, can’t touch it anymore, so I grabbed a metal bar and pried it off the battery 😂

[@RedSeas]

😮 wow ok so we didn’t quite do that 😂 the worst we had was a small spark on wiring up…that and the terrible whine that indioko made when we powered her down. Still haven’t worked out what that was 🤔

[@rossmccracken5272]

Great video, I’m considering the same upgrade so interesting stuff! Nice tidy install too. 🙌

[@RedSeas]

Thanks. You are going to love lithium. It’s a total game changer. Pleased you appreciate the attention to detail. Brioni was teasing me as I was trying to get everything wired up neatly.

[@rossmccracken5272]

@@RedSeas my recording studio days still mean I get excited by good cable management…. Rock & Roll…. 🤣

[@latitudeash]

Christmas came early for you again.😂

[@RedSeas]

Was a huge day for us! Living after sunset without having to use a flashlight lol

[@annikarautiola]

Very cool! I love how excited you are about the project - it is boat work after all lol And how awesome that everything seemed to fit so perfectly in place!

[@RedSeas]

We would be lying if we said we knew it was all going to work out. Some creative boat yoga and a selection of choice words were applied to pull it off but the system has been a game changer for sure.

[@georgekot6377]

Glad that it all worked out so well :) Thanks for sharing.

[@RedSeas]

So are we! Always a nervewracking moment switching everything off! Now to celebrate and use ALL THE POWER!!!

[@lighthouse1431]

Do you have a solar charge controller for each solar panel? Do you have a schematic you worked from? How did you arrive at 600 amp hours?

[@RedSeas]

We have been working on a write up of our installation for our patrons. In short, we worked out the system without a schematic and opted for a controller for each panel. But that isn’t always the best way to go.

[@jackechan1311]

[@RedSeas]

⚡️ all the way… just wish we had more