Lowtide
Dual Solar Battery Controller and
Display. New from Foster-Wills. This product displays information from your solar panels and both batteries. Controls and displays info from both storage and starting batteries separately. Displays volts, amp hours, volts max, volts min, and percentage of charge. Programmable for Gel, Flooded, and Sealed batteries Remote temperature sensor adjusts
charge rate according to battery temp, increasing battery life by 100 to 200 charge/discharge cycles.
The softness of microfiber towels
comes from their composition of polyester and polyamine, which are thinner than human hair. They absorb 98% of water, whereas cotton can only absorb 70% at most. Microfiber also picks up dirt, oil and other contaminants and locks them away in the tiny hooks of the fabric until it's washed or rinsed. Regular cotton just pushes the dirt along the surface, increasing the chances of scratches and imperfections. Microfiber towels are elastic, resisting tension and returning t o t h e i r or iginal s t a t e . They
are safe to use with most
chemicals and are easy to wash either by hand or in the washing machine, as long as fabric softener isn't used. Contact Shurhold, phone
( 8 0 0 ) 9 6 2 - 6 2 4 1 o r c h e c k :
www.shurhold.com
Keeping diesel, gasoline and
oil from damaging a vessel's surfaces and polluting waterways is now incredibly simple. The new, patented Chadd Padd®
enables boat
owners to be proactive, not just reactive. As a multi-purpose spill response solution, this reusable mat catches and contains fuel before it becomes a problem. Providing 10" x 10" of fuel
absorbing power, the waterproof Chadd Padd is anti-static treated and can hold up to 4.5 oz. of petroleum products. Made of the same material
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marinas are required to have for Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, the effective pad
Measuring only 3.5 x 2.27 inches, and
weighing in at only 3.1 ounces, ORCAdsc is easily worn on a user's life vest or as a lanyard. The device begins transmitting a signal to the user's VHF radio within five seconds of submersion in either fresh or saltwater, as well as illuminating its integrated strobe light for improved visibility. Once activated, ORCAdsc has a battery life of 18 hours. ORCAdsc's dual-mode
transmitter broadcasts its signal to both marine band and standard SAR (121.5MHz) frequencies, and is also fully compliant with VHF channel 70 (DSC) ORCAdsc is also compatible with new Radio Technical Communication Maritime (RTCM) standards for MSLDs. Finally, ORCAdsc users have the option of programming a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue 21 Sector MMSI into the device, enabling the beacon to
notify the nearest Coast Guard asset or station in the event of a man overboard situation. In a fleet application, each user's transmitter may also be programmed to the VHF radios of all other boats in the group, making ORCAdsc the perfect safety accessory for regattas, poker runs, small commercial fleets, and more. In a man overboard
situation, ORCAdsc's powerful rescue beacon can be tracked from up to two nautical miles away by a small craft. Additionally, larger vessels featuring stronger VHF receivers are able to track ORCAdsc's
beacon from up to five nautical miles
away, while U.S. Coast Guard and other rescue aircraft may track the signal from up to 20 nautical miles. For more information contact BriarTek at
www.briartek.com
saves owners fines and the hassle of clean up. The Chadd Padd can be used
multiple times. With a perforated, partial hole design, it accommodates most filler ports for refueling or adding oil. The pad can also be employed as a drip mat, in the bilge before pump-out or when working with hydraulic fluid. It's even disposable, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Contact Chadd Padd,
toll-free (888) EZ-FUEL-8, or check website:
www.chaddpadd.com
Product News
Other information includes charge
priority, house temp, battery1 temp, and time. Percentage of charge to each battery is user selectable. Other items including solar panels are in stock in Ballard for both 12V and 24V systems. For more information contact
Foster Wills Alternative Energy at (206) 251-7613, email: ed@foster-wills.
com or check
www.foster-wills.com
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