Date:         Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:45:49 +0000
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
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This will do the job. From experience it does look for a higher voltage and for some installations where alternator output drops at idle or during heavy loads such as AC and radiator fan on high it can do nuisance disconnects. A feature though is the ability to do a forced combine such as may be desired when you need to give the chassis battery a jump. Just make sure your wiring scheme and size supports this load. Only other downside is the terminals are exposed.

Dennis


From: OlRivrRat [mailto:OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET]
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Subject: Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block

            Thanks a bunch DH for that Info ~ In looking @ those, this one showed >

                        Victron Energy Cyrix-ct

http://shop.pkys.com/Victron-Energy-Cyrix-ct-1224V-120A-Intelligent-Battery-Combiner_p_6769.html

https://www.amazon.com/Victron-Cyrix-ct-24V-Battery-Combiner/dp/B00ZWLBZME

            Your thoughts Please ~

                                                                                    ORR ~ DeanB

On 10 Aug , 2017, at 8:03 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:


For most applications with a single house battery and small loads I have been using the 7601. I have also been installing it if front of the left taillight. This unit is priced right small and being detachable from the base makes it easy if service is needed. The 7610 is an upgrade. For installations where surge power is needed such as for a winch or large inverter the 7611 keeps the batteries combines longer (lower voltage) so that both batteries are available for those loads along with the engine alternator.

Dennis


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From: OlRivrRat<mailto:OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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Subject: Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block

        So for an Aux Batt SetUp, Is this the ACR to get or is there something

Better &or More Affordable ~

http://shop.pkys.com/Blue-Sea-7610-SI-Series-Solenoid-120-Amp-1224V-ACR_p_1626.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5arMBRDzARIsAAqmJezwERkye99UmwdVFjCkBz8z9vOc4tw0J18_vzZCorHOBfT-Z3lYxfEaAionEALw_wcB


On 9 Aug , 2017, at 5:49 PM, Neil N wrote:

> Missed your last post somehow. Again, thanks.
>
> I will give the logic of 2 ACR for 3 batteries some thought. Another
> project is to update from solenoid type isolators (they're rated for
> continuous duty) I'm using.
>
> At this rate I'll never get around to my engine swap project! LOL.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 8/9/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> During charging or in use discharge there is no problem have two different
>> size batteries connected together, especially for voltage based charging
>> systems. The ACR relay can also be used to connect those 2 house batteries
>> together so the solar can charge both and then disconnect during use or
>> storage. Yes, you can use 2 ACR for a three battery system.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 7:05 PM
>> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>>
>> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Subject: Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
>>
>> Thanks again Dennis.
>>
>> Though the solar panel was intended solely for charging the 2nd larger group
>> 27 house battery and running a TruckFridge, I later installed a fused switch
>> between the group 27 positive post and the group 41 battery so the panel
>> could charge both batteries. In hindsight, even though the group 27 has a
>> fused/isolated dedicated feed from alternator, when the engine is running,
>> power from alternator to group
>> 41 could feed back into the ground 27 battery; the system could be
>> imbalanced. ??
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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