I think the rule of thumb is to leave the isolators for some other vehicle and use either a relay or the Surepower separator which is a smart relay. Installing the isolator in a Vanagon has too many drawbacks that the relay or separator don't have. Please explain exactly what you now think an isolator can do better than a 1315. It certainly does plenty worse. Mark TC wrote: >>ARE THERE THERE ANY ADVANTAGES TO AN ISOLATOR at all ? >>OK I just found this any comments ? >>http://www.smithae.com/surepower.html >> >> >luv this talking to myself thx for the sounding board >So I think the rule of thumb is >if your useage pattern is more towards >staying & using your aux batt & discharging more fully so that when the >charge >cycle starts your aux batt has a substantial recharge requirement >then you should consider an isolator solution. >if your discharge cycle >1) does not tend to drain the aux right down >OR >a low voltage disconnet is installed >OR >a solar charge system is charging at the same time as discharge so that the >aux never realy has a full drain >the battery seperartor is a better solution > >hopefully this is the bottom line on isolator vs mechanical relay > > > > |
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