Date:         Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:57:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
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From:         Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical
              Gurus
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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Loren,
    Personally, I would add a relay that connects the aux battery (to the
alternator)only  when the car is running. Otherwise you run the danger of
discharging both batteries.
    I would not use steering diodes due to the loss of precious electrons.
    When in camping mode, I am too lazy/forgetful to use a marine battery
selector.
Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/

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