BLUE PIG

[61twpw]

Let’s hope not.

 

[61twpw]

Let’s hope not.

 

[bobm]

Out to pasture. No moved for Mr. PLOW

 

[scrapdaddy]

Holy Moly!

 

[bobm]

Old Blue, she back in action. New alternator, and voltage regulator. Amps are up. Thamks Cruiser Corps

 

[remy1974]

Yea buddy

 

[bobm]

Now just need suggestions on dual battery kit. Keep Painless or something different?

 

[bobm]

@LAMBCRUSHER

 

[J Mack]

Now just need suggestions on dual battery kit. Keep Painless or something different?

This is what Scraps and I are using.
DUAL RECTIFIER 100 to 300 AMPS (Gen 4.0)

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

I am not familiar with enough of them to make a rec. besides just running a bigger battery, or straight paralleling them together, I dunno. is the purpose to keep a second battery always topped off but isolated from the primary? I might do some voodoo like parallel the output from the alternator thru a set of diodes to charge both batteries, and use a manual switch to select which battery to draw from. worst case is a diode fails and both batteries drain out, but that seems to be what is happening now. only diff between my bubba fix and a purchased solution, is the diode pack would be isolated and replaceable without the cost of the whole unit, and should also be easily bypassed. this type of arrangement would rely on both batteries not needing full amp charging at the same time, and would require manipulation to select the battery. This is why I vote for just running a single, deeper battery(or 2 in parallel)

 

[xtiaan2000]

What you all think about one of those boat switches (1-2-all-off)? Then you can choose how you want to charge or which battery to keep fresh for starting.

 

[bobm]

Research time

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

I know a lot of guys are into the Blue Sea marine electric stuff, but I also know Scraps and J Mack are very discerning builders. if your wallet can follow them, you'll likely end up in a good spot. but remember to ask yourself "how much battery do I really need?"

 

[bobm]

Size Matters .

 

[bobm]

This is what Scraps and I are using.
DUAL RECTIFIER 100 to 300 AMPS (Gen 4.0)

You got picture of install

 

[bobm]

This is what Scraps and I are using.
DUAL RECTIFIER 100 to 300 AMPS (Gen 4.0)

You got picture of install

 

[scrapdaddy]

I'm running a true 250 amp alt. and the Power Gate can handle it. With plans for one or two batteries in the camping trailer and possible on board welder. It has a switch to self jump if needed.

Getting somewhat crowded in there though...

 

[fj55-100]

What you all think about one of those boat switches (1-2-all-off)? Then you can choose how you want to charge or which battery to keep fresh for starting.

Second on the boat switch , im old school had a painless kit fail twice , now only manual , as i wait for the end of times with my tinfoil hat on .

 

[xtiaan2000]

OH MY GOSH! I am constantly amazed how that thing looks like a plastic toy. SO RAD!

If you have the time why is that better? Definitely agree with Lambcrusher, and want to learn a little.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks Man, I can't explain it any better than the link J Mack provided...DUAL RECTIFIER 100 to 300 AMPS (Gen 4.0) I bought it cause it looked cool!