Product Description

The 12 Volt Bible is a complete introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. Written for boaters who are not skilled electricians, it explains how 12-volt systems work and how to maintain them in a good operating condition, how to recognise an electrical problem, and how to troubleshoot that problem. Each chapter covers a different area of boat electrics including the basic theory of electricity, electrical circuits, the battery, wiring, the controls, transducers, recharging the battery, and troubleshooting.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #153522 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Review
'A favourite reference book for basic electrics on boats... everything the average yachtsman needs to know' Kelvin Hughes

From the Back Cover
A How-To Classic

The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a complete introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. Written for boaters who are not skilled electricians, it clearly explains how 12-volt systems work and how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot them.

This second edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest on marine batteries including AGM and gel-cell batteries, multistage chargers, inverters, new wiring conventions, alternative energy sources, and modern test gear.

"A nuts-and-bolts primer for boatowners." Cruising World

"Every boat with a 12-volt system needs this book on board." Atlanta-Journal Constitution

"A gentle journey through the complexities of electrical circuitry." Small Boat Journal

"This bible is as basic to boat electrical systems as the 10 commandments are to moral behaivor. It does not get any more fundamental than this." Dockside NW

About the Author
Miner K Brotherton is a long time boater and retired professor of physical science and marine electronics. He is also a boat owner and marine writer who excels at writing on technical boating topics in layman's terms

Customer Reviews

Essential reading for a rewire
I used this as my guide for a complete rewire of my boat, and for the wiring in of many new electronic gizmos.

ESSENTIAL reading, with many hips and tips to assist you along the way.
Great references too.
I would give this TEN STARS if I could !

A good introduction for the novice, however...
The title of this book should read "An introduction to boat electrics". It is a very good introduction however it will not prepare you to design, wire or maintain an electrical system of any complexity. Having said this, I bought the book when first published and found it excellent for the novice. I would suggest that after reading this volume that you continue with more detailed and advanced books. It is not a bible and one should not gain a false sense of skill after reading it. That would be dangerous.

Bible - you must be joking!
My basic gripe with this book is that it is written by an American for the American market (often referring to American products) and thus is not specific enough for the European reader. It also did not cover in any detail what I wanted from it; wiring diagrams for typical battery installations. I also found the writing style and layout was not to my taste.