29 (old model) Parasitic electrical loads

[R Baker]

I'm sure all understand there are a number of continual draws on the battery. So far I've identified the following and what I do to eliminate them overnight.
1. Fridge - I leave it running
2. TV - unplug power cord
3. TV - antenna - left it plugged in as it is awkward to access
4. Inverter - turn to off
5. GPS antenna - Garmin told me it might be continually active and could have a separate power switch ???
6. Other ?.. Please add to the list

 

[SGIDAVE]

The FUSION or other brand stereo...uses some juice to keep memory alive when turned 'off.'

SOME bilge pumps have a float switch which checks 2-3 times/min; This is NOT how the Johnson Ultima switch works which is what Ranger installed on my 21EC. Just FYI.

dave

 

[ragman]

I'm sure all understand there are a number of continual draws on the battery. So far I've identified the following and what I do to eliminate them overnight.
1. Fridge - I leave it running
2. TV - unplug power cord
3. TV - antenna - left it plugged in as it is awkward to access
4. Inverter - turn to off
5. GPS antenna - Garmin told me it might be continually active and could have a separate power switch ???
6. Other ?.. Please add to the list

Water tank meter
Depth sounder

It is frustrating that everything is not run through a single breaker panel. That fuse block accessed via the door in the v-berth is idiocy.