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looking for anyone with a dual bat set up in a zook.

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:37 pm
by SiKiD_01
i would like to know how it is set up, and exactly what components are used and how it is all wired.

i had a good look in auto electrical, and every one there has one of those $300 arb ones or the pirahna ones, or a DIY jaycar one.

pics would be great too.

thanks
Steve

ps. i dont have much money to set one up as the aux batt would be over $100 already.

what if i just get a constant flow solenoid to control the flow between both batts?

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:45 pm
by Spike_Sierra
my sparky mate said the jarcar ones burn out if the battery goes flat, and take a bit to wire up.
he said just get a continuous rated solenoid and do it that way... pm him if you want
hes crankycruiser off these boards..

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:46 am
by grimbo
I bought a Marine battery switch $30 some extra battery cable $18 and a 2nd battery $100. It worked fine for 6 years. You havve thhe ption of both batteries either battery and no batteries

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 11:36 am
by zuker1500
If your running EFI make sure you use protection on the solenoid as when they switch is can create a voltage spike and blow up the ECU!! You will need a diode and prolly a capacitor but you can but these solenoids from TJM/ARB with the right protection gear with them.

I run one of the piranha dual battery units. Works real well for me and was easy as to install.

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:52 pm
by Jaffa
Im running a piranha dual battery in my 410, only problem I had was that the battery was hitting the bonnet.

Im running a yellow top optima lying on its side now. No more clearance problems