2 battery wiring question
#1
2 battery wiring question
I have just ordered a isolator off of ebay that should look something like this when installed, specific to wiring:
An this is what I believe I want to do, to be able to have both batteries on demand from a switch in the cab:
So both of these wiring schemes would exist together. Does this look correct??
An this is what I believe I want to do, to be able to have both batteries on demand from a switch in the cab:
So both of these wiring schemes would exist together. Does this look correct??
#2
#3
Just double checked the pics in multiple browsers and they are clear, prob your phone.....
Parallel batteries can drain from each other, can cause damage to each other and would need to be almost exactly the same battery.
You don't retain the ability to have a back up battery if one goes dead without the relay, if you have other systems hooked up to your AUX battery without idle.
Parallel batteries can drain from each other, can cause damage to each other and would need to be almost exactly the same battery.
You don't retain the ability to have a back up battery if one goes dead without the relay, if you have other systems hooked up to your AUX battery without idle.
Last edited by Roverfanatic; 08-18-2015 at 08:25 PM.
#5
That what the isolator circuit does...it's the only thing it does:
Sure Power Industries Multi Battery Isolator
Pole #1 To + on alternator
Pole #2 To main batt
Pole #3 To AUX batt
I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything on the overlay of the relay circuit. I think it's right but, that's what these sites are great for...people smarter than I am...
.....speaking of which, if anyone could tell me how to put big pictures on these posts it would be appreciated!
Sure Power Industries Multi Battery Isolator
Pole #1 To + on alternator
Pole #2 To main batt
Pole #3 To AUX batt
I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything on the overlay of the relay circuit. I think it's right but, that's what these sites are great for...people smarter than I am...
.....speaking of which, if anyone could tell me how to put big pictures on these posts it would be appreciated!
#9
I posted this on Land Rovers Only
Was it one of these?
If so, you'll probably kill your batteries pretty quickly. Your typical diode type isolator creates excessive volt drop so that your batteries won't be getting the charging voltage they need. With an adjustable regulator type alternator you can up the charging voltage to compensate. As far as I know the Disco regulator can't be adjusted.
If you want a diode type you need a schottky diode isolator.
Was it one of these?
If so, you'll probably kill your batteries pretty quickly. Your typical diode type isolator creates excessive volt drop so that your batteries won't be getting the charging voltage they need. With an adjustable regulator type alternator you can up the charging voltage to compensate. As far as I know the Disco regulator can't be adjusted.
If you want a diode type you need a schottky diode isolator.
#10
Holy moly! I actually accidentally bought the correct one! I thought about messaging you but, I have been annoying the master enough lately..
This picture is bigger and you can see the Schottky thing on the side...
P.S. My Rotella came in today...last 2 gallons on Amazon Prime for $12.77 each!
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Uh... so does the wiring look right?
This picture is bigger and you can see the Schottky thing on the side...
P.S. My Rotella came in today...last 2 gallons on Amazon Prime for $12.77 each!
Rotella 550019913 T Triple Protection CJ-4 15W-40 Motor Oil - 1 Gallon
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$12.77
Uh... so does the wiring look right?
Last edited by Roverfanatic; 08-18-2015 at 09:30 PM.