Date:         Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:39:48 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
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The manufacturers spec of the relay used in the 1314/1315 is 400 amps
for up to 1/2 second after the relay closes, also known as inrush
current. I have found the relay to be more robust than the spec says but
YMMV. Since SurePower says their product supports starting boost I would
assume they have determined that the relay can do it.

Mark


Alistair Bell wrote:
> you sure the plain old 1315 can take 400 A?
>
> alistair
> .
>
>
> On 9-Apr-10, at 7:40 PM, Shawn Wright wrote:
>
> Looks like the 1315 is 100A continuous, 400A max, which is probably
> enough, even for a diesel (48A for glowplugs + ?? for starter), since
> unless the primary battery is dead, only some of the current will go
> through the relay. (unless I misunderstand how these things are
> wired). Sounds like a decent unit for the price, but I'll probably
> just go with the factory style setup if I ever get around to it, and
> use jumper cables if I have starting issues.
>
> So a G48 battery also fits, but has higher capacity? Good to know...
>