T Max split charge system

[Dave Docwra]

Friends of mine had a Sterling split charge system fitted, which failed & this was possibly due to contacts arcing due to the starter system, They have now purchased & fitted the T Max split charge system and would like to know if anyone has had any trouble with one fitted to an 80 series, it has been suggested to fit a battery to battery charger to avoid the same arcing problem, any thoughts most welcome.

Dave.

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

I'm not sure why the starting system would give an arcing problem in the split charge system? The DC-DC chargers do do a better job of charging an aux battery and are solid state so there are no contacts to arc.

 

[Matt Wright]

I've had the T-Max split charge system in my truck around 6 months now and it works great. Out of sight and out of mind. Does what it says on the tin..

 

[Dave Docwra]

Thanks Guys, I will let them know.

Dave.

 

[Chris]

Holy Thread Resuraction Batman. This one has moss growing on it I know.

But at the weekend I bought a T Max split charger. I have had the IBS. Very nice, cost me £150. Still in Lil Blue - I think. Now at £295. The National Lunar looked good on the next stand along - at £265. These are show prices folks. Then I found the T Max at £84.95 Far from looking like a cheap copy, it's looked like a decent unit. I have put it in, partly finished and partly lashed up at the second. And it's working spot on. It was easy to install as I had all the cabling in from the last unit. My Cyrix Victron 400 amp unit which has served me very well indeed, do a direct hit when I slammed into a bank and pushed the rear quarter in. It never really recovered from that abuse and got a bit twitchy. Sorry old pal, but it's out to grass for you.

We will see longer term how it goes on. Nice to have a dash display. Seaking of which, not sure where to put the display at the moment. Anyone put it somewhere tidy?

Chris

 

[warrenpfo]

You should have said you where looking as i have a National Luna you could have had for £100

 

[Chris]

Cheers Warren. However, I rather fear I'd have offered you £84.95 which is what I paid for the T Max . It uses exactly the same solenoid, which is the heart of the thing.

There's a market for these things I am sure. Get it whacked on the for sale section.

Chris

 

[warrenpfo]

And you could have had it at that price. Ill post it up as some point.