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Am curious to know whether most people disconnect their electric motor from their battery prior to charging the battery.
The reason for my question is that previously I haven't been doing so and twice now I have had a problem with my Minn Kota for the same reason. A main board has had to be replaced (under warranty). THe problem has been that whilst I have had steering, the actual motor wouldn't work. No spinning of the prop.
Of course when I have charged the battery the foot control has always been disconnected so I would assume there has been no current going through the unit. But..?
I would not thought it would make a difference. I turn my circuit breaker off and charge then. The big no no is running along with the petrol motor and leaving the electric down. The prop turns and causes the generator effect and back feeds the electronics.
Thanks. I've had the motor repaired and no problems since, and repaired quickly too. Only 5 working days from Mackay. So cannot complaim about the service time.
Well the main thing it was back for Christmas as I have a week off.
I also had a similar problem with my minnkota & I ALWAYS disconnect prior to charging. (ctek charger). Hubby reckons I dont have to....but Im a bit anal about the boat....lol
(Had my minnkota back under warranty in 3 days to Rural North West NSW also - GREAT SERVICE!)
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