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dual battery question
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dual battery question
gday fellas
im looking at getting a dual battery setup i was thinking of going the pirahana setup. any comments of these?
anyway my main question is whats the deal with the set up as far as closness of batteries is concerned? im thinking of getting under tray tool box's and mounting the deep cycle battery in there.
is this two far away from the main cranking battery? i supose there would be a fair amount of voltage drop?
any advice or comments would be great thanx!!
jack
im looking at getting a dual battery setup i was thinking of going the pirahana setup. any comments of these?
anyway my main question is whats the deal with the set up as far as closness of batteries is concerned? im thinking of getting under tray tool box's and mounting the deep cycle battery in there.
is this two far away from the main cranking battery? i supose there would be a fair amount of voltage drop?
any advice or comments would be great thanx!!
jack
If all else fails, use a bigger hammer
hilux- locked lifted and turboed
hilux- locked lifted and turboed
As a second battery, and specifically one for accessories, you shouldn't have too many dramas with voltage drop. Just make sure you use decently thick wire for longer runs.
While you're at it, if you're running live volts through/past the cab make sure you install a FUSE in the line.
Dick Smith sells fuse blocks for the doof boys which work fantastically for this application.
While you're at it, if you're running live volts through/past the cab make sure you install a FUSE in the line.
Dick Smith sells fuse blocks for the doof boys which work fantastically for this application.
bru21 wrote:What happens in goat, stays in goat!
those ones with the screw caps on each end and it has the glase tube fuse in it? thinsg they use for the amp wiring? yeh its just for running a fridge if and when i get one, lights, might redo my stereo for it andmaybe a winch if i get one.
If all else fails, use a bigger hammer
hilux- locked lifted and turboed
hilux- locked lifted and turboed
VSR
We use and recommend BEP Marine Voltage sensitive relays, they are rated to constant 300amps. We use these units because they are tough and reliable. They are very easy to install and come with instructions. You will find that these are the best units available on the market.
Mitchell Bros 4x4 & More
16 Chard Road Brookvale NSW 2100
02 9905 4764
http://www.mitchellbros4x4.com.au
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/rigid- ... led-lights
16 Chard Road Brookvale NSW 2100
02 9905 4764
http://www.mitchellbros4x4.com.au
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/rigid- ... led-lights
VSR
I guess you are talking about the 300amp unit, nice one, tell me where so I can buy them.....chimpboy wrote:You can get a VSR for a lot less than $300.
Mitchell Bros 4x4 & More
16 Chard Road Brookvale NSW 2100
02 9905 4764
http://www.mitchellbros4x4.com.au
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/rigid- ... led-lights
16 Chard Road Brookvale NSW 2100
02 9905 4764
http://www.mitchellbros4x4.com.au
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/rigid- ... led-lights
i think the ones on this website are the ones mitchellbros is talking about.
http://www.bepmarine.com/showproduct.cfm?productid=12
i think they are the same as the ones available in kit form.
i have seen them at BCF for 270-280 bucks with all the wiring
http://www.bepmarine.com/showproduct.cfm?productid=12
i think they are the same as the ones available in kit form.
i have seen them at BCF for 270-280 bucks with all the wiring
Dual batteries
Yep, your on the right track.
http://www.bepmarine.com/showproduct.cfm?productid=859
What do you mean BCF???
Who are they??
http://www.bepmarine.com/showproduct.cfm?productid=859
What do you mean BCF???
Who are they??
Mitchell Bros 4x4 & More
16 Chard Road Brookvale NSW 2100
02 9905 4764
http://www.mitchellbros4x4.com.au
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/rigid- ... led-lights
16 Chard Road Brookvale NSW 2100
02 9905 4764
http://www.mitchellbros4x4.com.au
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/rigid- ... led-lights
Im here for the sausage!
bcf
theres a big one at west gosford, top place, cantdrive past without dropping in and having a look though.DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:Boating Camping Fishing.
I had only heard of them when i was in WA. I dont think we have any in or near newcastle. not sure on sydney??
dean
On parramatta rd around auburn area opposite the 3 story home mega mall joint, in with office works and some electrical mob on the south side of the road, what a great place, big kids toy shop!!!DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:Boating Camping Fishing.
I had only heard of them when i was in WA. I dont think we have any in or near newcastle. not sure on sydney??
Here for the love of beer!!!!!
theres one at gateshead next to supercheap auto. i was told that supercheap actually own BCF which kinda explains how they travelled so far so quickly..DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:Boating Camping Fishing.
I had only heard of them when i was in WA. I dont think we have any in or near newcastle. not sure on sydney??
innovation is better, better is faster, and fast is all that counts
Review I wrote of all the combinations of batteries and types of isolators. Explanations of the differences etc and spreadsheet to work out the costs of each type.
http://neuralfibre.com/paul/?p=37
Summary
Cheapest per A/H is 2 normal batts in parallel and being careful not to flatten them
Next best is an AGM and a Normal start Batt with a Traxide Isolator. Traxide lets you use 50% of your main batt as well, giving additional free capacity that is normally wasted.
Paul
http://neuralfibre.com/paul/?p=37
Summary
Cheapest per A/H is 2 normal batts in parallel and being careful not to flatten them
Next best is an AGM and a Normal start Batt with a Traxide Isolator. Traxide lets you use 50% of your main batt as well, giving additional free capacity that is normally wasted.
Paul
Lexus LX470 - hrrm Winter Tyres
Gone - Cruiser HZJ105 Turbo'd Locked & Lifted
Gone - 3L Surf
Gone - Cruiser HZJ105 Turbo'd Locked & Lifted
Gone - 3L Surf
http://www.bepmarine.com/showproduct.cfm?productid=505
could u hook one of these up to run triple batterys?
could u hook one of these up to run triple batterys?
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