Protect 3rd <span class="highlight">battery</span>
Submitted: Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:08
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LBGAME
Hi All
This is my first post and i hope this hasen't been covered to death and i haven't noticed. Initially i saw the setup on this site and others on how to set up the
battery's so i went with isolator under bonnet to a 75A/H Thumper in the car and a Anderson to the rear of the car. Now i'm in the process of connecting the car wiring to the
Battery in the van which is connected to a C-tek 240v charger at this point.
Now, my problem is this. I have been told not to run the
battery empty too often and on this site it said to install a meter to
monitor the
battery.
Is there a way / gadget that cuts power once
battery reaches 10.5 volt?
Cheers Frank
Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:33
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:33
Frank
You are a bit hard to follow but it sounds like you need a
battery protector.
These devices are rated according to current.
We only stock 11.3V cut out 10A units at the moment but will have 60A units available in about 3 weeks that are fully adjustable.
Regards
Derek from ABR
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:40
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:40
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Reply By: Mark C - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:34
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:34
Jaycar have them.
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Follow Up By: Mark C - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:36
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:36
Sorry Dereks post was not up when I submitted
mine.
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:42
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:42
No problem, we have nothing against Jaycar, in-fact we share many similar products and suppliers.
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Reply By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:53
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:53
Hi Frank, 10.5 volts is a bit low to discharge a
battery to, even a "deep cycle" type. 11.5v is a better figure if you care about your batteries health. If you are finding it reaching 11.5v regularly it would be better to increase
battery capacity by adding another in parallel, but still use a low-voltage cutout device.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 07:19
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 07:19
Frank,
To elaborate on Al's comment a little, 10.5 is almost completely flat. A
battery should not be drained down this low too often or it will become sulfated and rendered useless.
Most
battery protection devices are set at around 11.6 volts or thereabouts, which is around 70% drained.
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Reply By: LBGAME - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 19:14
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 19:14
Hi Guys
Thanks for all the help, that's what i'm after. Derek, on your website i can't find that model, only the plug in type. Would you be able to post a link if it's no trouble?
Also would like to know if your unit has the delay function of these one's:
http://www.snaptec.com.au/battery-low-voltage-disconnect.htmlhttp://www.12volt.com.au/
Thanks again, Frank.
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 08:03
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 08:03
Hi Frank
Email me and I will send you the instruction manual and data sheet, they will be available in 3 weeks.
5 to 10 second start up delay yes.
Regards
Derek
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