Redarc Isolator

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:25

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Barnesy

Gday, Has anybody used or have any experience with Redarc SBI 12v 100amp dual battery isolators? They look like a good unit but haven't heard much about them. Has anyone else heard about them?

My local auto 'leccy sells them but cheaper on ebay, $140 for the isolator, H/D wiring, fuse, terminals and anderson plug. Doesn't look too hard to fit myself.

Cheers

Barnesy

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Reply By: Pterosaur - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:51

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:51

G'day Barnsey,

good unit - works, easy to install - price looks pretty good too

regards
Terry

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Reply By: Nav 8 - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 10:42

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 10:42

Yep, have installed three so far including one on my truck,very simple, it protects the starting battery with a voltage sensitive relay. It is ideal when running fridges etc from a second battery... Nav.

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Reply By: Member - Hugh (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 14:28

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 14:28

Hi Barnesy,

Another endorsement from me. Fitted one to my last Patrol and fitted the same to my latest - no issue on either vehicle.

Hugh

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Reply By: Member - Drew T (Melbourne) - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 16:07

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 16:07

another endorsement from me - fitted on my Prado 120. Redarc are also good to deal with if you have any questions etc

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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 16:56

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 16:56

Hi Barnesy

Yes a great product. They are one of our best sellers.

Note that there a 3 basic types.

Sbi-12 for almost every application.
Sbi-12LCV8 has lower kick in / out voltages.
Sbi-12D has twin controllers for monitoring of both batteries.

Regards

Derek.

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Reply By: Scoof - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 17:18

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 17:18

Barnesy have two, one on the boat and one on the 4by never had a problem, works great.

Cheers : Scoof .

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Reply By: cookie monster - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 20:11

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 20:11

dont know if they still have any,
but i picked up a remanufactured one from them direct. cost me $60 and still has full 2yr factory waranty. dont know if they ship them interstate as i am in adelaide.
cookie monster

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Follow Up By: SA_Patrol - Wednesday, Dec 06, 2006 at 08:10

Wednesday, Dec 06, 2006 at 08:10

They have an Office/Warehouse in Lonsdale.

Motor Traders, Battery World and most auto spare shops can get them.

I got mine from Motor Traders. I have seem them from $110 to $130 around town

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Reply By: Jimbo - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 20:44

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 20:44

Barnesy,

Redarc are sensational to deal with.

My isolator died after 2 and a bit years (out of warranty). I called Redarc, they said send it back to us. I sent it back by Express Post on Tuesday and had a new one in my letterbox on the Thursday of the same week.

Their support is second to none.

Buying any other isolator is a risk.

Jim.

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