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dual batts DIY

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:45 pm
by easeupturbo
can any one post up a rough drawing on how to wire up a DIY daul batt system , i want it so that if the main batt is flat i can flick a switch to use the second to start but be isolated the rest of the time

or a web site link that shows it

ta very much damo

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:16 am
by Ruffy
I'm sure this will get moved to auto elec,

But anyway.. What type of solenoid or controller are you wanting to use?
If you choose something like a redarc smart solenoid then it will automatically charge your second battery and has an override wire that you can connect a switch to for when you want to jump start.

Dan

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:55 am
by easeupturbo
yeh thought thatwhen i put it up, yeh something like that but having a switch under the bonnet don't bother me i juct need a wiring diagram and some reconmendations on what way to go about it

cheers damo

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:24 am
by Bad JuJu
http://www.fridge-and-solar.net/dual_bat.htm

Diagrams and info here ... scroll down a bit on that page.
Its worth reading the whole thing though.