Sale sheets for new products can be downloaded directly from the website For engineers specifying a new product or a sales manager wanting information that can be left with a customer, a sale sheet can be the ideal document for communication.

Look for Blue Sea Systems' booth, number 3729. For information about MAATS 2009 click here.

IBEX 2009
International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)
Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, USA
October 12-14, 2009



For information about
IBEX 2009 click here.

Previous issues of

Issue 56
(April 27, 2009)

Technical Brief:
AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.

Application Brief:
Mounting Options for ELCI/GFCI Circuit Breakers

For a list of past Circuit Solutions™ issues, click here.

Press Release

Blue Sea Systems Announces the Hiring of Scott Lechner as Marketing Manager

Blue Sea Systems announces the hiring of Scott Lechner as Marketing Manager. Scott comes to Blue Sea Systems from Softride, Inc., where he was the Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior to Softride, Scott spent 15 years with West Marine where he held various positions in their stores and corporate headquarters, including several years as Senior Manager of Marketing. He has extensive experience working with marketing, media, retail sales and operations, and trade shows.

To read more click here.

Upgrading Battery Switching and Charge Management with the ADD A BATTERY Dual Circuit System

The ADD A BATTERY Dual Circuit System from Blue Sea Systems is a two-battery management system that simplifies switching and automates charging. It is easy to use and install, and is designed to be used with alternators with a maximum output of 120 Amperes. This article describes two typical single-engine marine charging systems, and details a common ADD A BATTERY installation.

SINGLE BATTERY BANK, WITH A SINGLE ON/OFF SWITCH

In a typical single battery system, the starting and house loads are powered by a single battery, resulting in a risk of draining the battery with a stereo or other large load. An afternoon of fishing could suddenly turn serious if the battery is too drained to start the engine. Consequently, the amount of current drawn by the house loads must be kept to a minimum, which could limit the number of accessories used.

To read more click here.