Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:18:38 -0400
Reply-To:     David Bogle <bogle@BWAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Bogle <bogle@BWAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Auxillary battery alternative
Comments: To: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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Davidson wrote:

> NOT how VW Intended it to be done...
> We had this debate last January... February...
>
> The conclusion seems to be....their wiring was NEVER intended for the high
amps that a drained battery can draw through the wires.

Bill,

Thanks for the clarification.  Finally, someone cut to the chase.  I
read most of the postings from the archives, but for whatever reason
(I'm not an electrician, etc,) did not glean this simple fact from
them.  ( That a drained aux battery will draw more power than the wiring
is capable of safely handling.)

I understood that this stock wiring comes from the front of the vehicle
and not directly from the starter battery/alt....Anyway, I agree that
the FAQ should be changed.  It sounds quite authoritative and logical.
I guess that's what many listmembers are good at, IMHO.;>)

I'll wait until I have time to do it right.  In the mean time, I'll wear
out my starter battery, I suppose.

(BTW, the D750 U is only $145 at DCBattery.com and they don't accept
plastic.)
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Regards,
David Bogle
Brooklyn