> A-the battery must always be recharged at the proper voltage as spec'd by > mfg it must be maintained at FULL charge at all times. > B-under/over charge will damage a battery > C-a batteries current demand(amps) is directly related to is discharge level > > 2) Each batt gets it volts/amps directly from the alternator > -the aux battery current demand (amps) is supplied from the alternator > not from the alternator AND the 1st battery > in heavy discharge state the aux may not get the required amps/volts > it needs for recharge Sorry but I was reflecting on these comment & realized I forgot another point if the Aux battery is in the heavy discharge state it will pull the higher amperage that will pass through the primary battery leading to possible over charge conditions on the primary |
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