Date:         Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:28:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
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From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Subject:      Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
Comments: To: Slopedog1@aol.com
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> all I want to do is put in like a motorcycle battery to run my radio while
I
> camp
> out, you know?
> is this kit going to workout?
> help?
> Slopey

Depends on how many amps your radio draws.
The kit has a 15 amp fuse.
The fridge draws 7 to 8 amps.
The water pump....? I forgot.
Do you have other accessories you want to run of this circuit?
How many amps are those other accessories.
Add them up and times by two.
It is my understanding (I'm not an electrical engineer) that good automotive
circuit design will size the fuse at about twice the expected amperage
draw... (for instance the existing fridge fuse is 16 amps).

IMHO that the other problem with the Hella kit... the 15 amp fuse does not
allow for the addition of accessories... one of the main reason many of us
add the 2nd battery in the first place.

Bill
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