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-25 -25 Overload and reverse current protection

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(a) An overload protective device must be in each battery conductor, except conductors of engine cranking batteries and batteries with a nominal potential of 6 volts or less. For large storage battery installations, the overcurrent protective devices must be next to, but outside of, the battery room.

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According to 46 CFR §183.350, which type of connector is prohibited for making connections to battery terminals?

Section 111.15-25 — full text

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(a)An overload protective device must be in each battery conductor, except conductors of engine cranking batteries and batteries with a nominal potential of 6 volts or less. For large storage battery installations, the overcurrent protective devices must be next to, but outside of, the battery room.

(b)Except when a converter is used, the charging equipment for all batteries with a nominal voltage more than 20 percent of line voltage must protect automatically against reversal of current. [CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16361, Mar. 16, 2023]

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According to 46 CFR §183.350, which type of connector is prohibited for making connections to battery terminals?

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46 CFR §111.15-25 — -25 -25 Overload and reverse current protection · CaptainsGround