78x102x110 for the 400 amp one. I'd be happy with that. Not sure about the tailoring bit though Paul. Any further advice on that? Not an elctrical engineer you see. Red to red, black to black is about my limit.
Chris
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Split charging system and winches
- Thread starter AndyCook
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No you don't. Yours is sorted Tony. Your rear battery is a trickle charger - well 4 amps or so and it's never had any difficulty in keeping the LB topped up but it's a different set up on the new vehicle. This 24v start thing is not necessarily that helpful. Moral is, I think, don't be tight on main batteries on an auto 80. Three years in, change them. If the main battery goes down you could boost from this system, but if the aux starter battery goes, it's a different matter I would think. You still only get 12v when you boost, yes a lot more amps but not at 24v.
I just want to get it in and get on!
Chris
I just want to get it in and get on!
Chris
AndyCook
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no - I have not put an offer in yet,
but would be keen to know the price
dont understand this aspect "An auxiliary micro switch is available for remote monitoring."
guess it is just a link to an LED on the dash, to tell you whether the relay is linking the batteries or not
i am sure remote battery charge status indicators could be bought separately quite cheaply to complement this system - if the user wanted that
but this is the first decent rated relay, with charge sensing i have seen
the other options have much lower AMP ratings and dont have the option of manaual linking, either the 30 seconds option or the user timed option via an on dash on/off switch - that this one has
but would be keen to know the price
dont understand this aspect "An auxiliary micro switch is available for remote monitoring."
guess it is just a link to an LED on the dash, to tell you whether the relay is linking the batteries or not
i am sure remote battery charge status indicators could be bought separately quite cheaply to complement this system - if the user wanted that
but this is the first decent rated relay, with charge sensing i have seen
the other options have much lower AMP ratings and dont have the option of manaual linking, either the 30 seconds option or the user timed option via an on dash on/off switch - that this one has
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Well I have to run the wires from the main battery to the aux battery, so I can put the unit anywhere along the cable. I'd have it next to the aux battery. It doesn't have to be next to the main battery. In effect you only need one cable - the positive. But I don't like using the chassis as a return, so I'd have the neg cable running alongside going straight to the neg terminal on the main batt. As they are 50mm cables the current can flow either way via the unit. So there wouldn't be any more cable wherever you put it. OK there may e some control wires, but they are low tension stuff. But I appreciate that you are looking at batt number 2 under the bonnet so this might not be the one for you.
Chris
Chris
Rob
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Wow, all i can say is that i put in an offer that i did not expect it will be accepted! This seller really wants to get rid of them. grab one quick. BTW here is a link to sail electronics if you want to see how much it retails for: http://www.sailelectronics.co.uk/ProductCard.asp?Pid=9883
AndyCook
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ditto - put in same unit price offer as Chris (but for one only) and suprised to see an email this morning saying I have bought it!
I had looked at the retail price too - over £200
even though the fact the unit isn't sealed perfectly, and i will most likely be putting it in the engine bay, so will make a box,
its worth it, as its a bargain! and a big saving on the IBS system i was considering,
but i already have cable and switches anyway for adding a cab-operated manual over-ride linking etc for jump start/winching. and some 275 AMP MEGA fuses and holder. which are other things you get with the IBS
will have to do something about lack of "flashy lights" though!
I had looked at the retail price too - over £200
even though the fact the unit isn't sealed perfectly, and i will most likely be putting it in the engine bay, so will make a box,
its worth it, as its a bargain! and a big saving on the IBS system i was considering,
but i already have cable and switches anyway for adding a cab-operated manual over-ride linking etc for jump start/winching. and some 275 AMP MEGA fuses and holder. which are other things you get with the IBS
will have to do something about lack of "flashy lights" though!
Rob
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received mine this morning, looks like there is a microswitch on the side which you can wire up to a couple of LEDs to tell you if the relay is engaged or not. very happy with it, all the important electrics are house in the black box on the front but its not water proof so would still mount it inside a box
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AndyCook
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Got mine too - looks like it will do the business
and I think i will go down the approach of putting it in a waterproof box, or seeing if I have enough 50mm cable to allow me to fit inside vehicle.
will see if i have any LED around that I can wire it into - via the microswitch
and I think i will go down the approach of putting it in a waterproof box, or seeing if I have enough 50mm cable to allow me to fit inside vehicle.
will see if i have any LED around that I can wire it into - via the microswitch
All quite straight forward really. I may stick a couple of indicator LEDs on the dash somewhere next to the override switch. Am I correct in reading that if you used a press to make switch it will engage for 30 secs but if you use a latching switch it is happy to stay engaged for the duration? I may go for one latching and press it twice for the 30 second boost and once to keep it in. Can't really see me needing this function but HEY!!!!
Chris
Chris
AndyCook
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"Am I correct in reading that if you used a press to make switch it will engage for 30 secs but if you use a latching switch it is happy to stay engaged for the duration?"
that is how i read it too.
I will be fitting a latching on-off switch, rather than a push switch, as i have a spare "missle" firing switch covers - the ones with a cover you have to lift, before switching it on,
so harder to knock it on, and obvious when you do as the whole cover comes up.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=37319
that is how i read it too.
I will be fitting a latching on-off switch, rather than a push switch, as i have a spare "missle" firing switch covers - the ones with a cover you have to lift, before switching it on,
so harder to knock it on, and obvious when you do as the whole cover comes up.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=37319
Had a row of those in Lil Blue.
I guess then that if you over ride it, it will still take 30 secs to disengage once you click the switch off? Who knows. It may sense that it has been over ridden for some time and disconnect immediately.
On the other side to the micro switch there is a tab with two holes in, on threaded. Any guesses what these could be used for? Not just what were they intended for, but what other use could you think of for them.
Chris
I guess then that if you over ride it, it will still take 30 secs to disengage once you click the switch off? Who knows. It may sense that it has been over ridden for some time and disconnect immediately.
On the other side to the micro switch there is a tab with two holes in, on threaded. Any guesses what these could be used for? Not just what were they intended for, but what other use could you think of for them.
Chris
