Dual Battery system
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 04, 2007 at 21:03
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pauljohnston
Hi all, when I bought my patrool it already had a dual battery system installed,(good score, I know). The thing is we never actually use it. So I'm wondering if I can just take out the second battery and maybe electrical tape the leads so no shorts, and save myself the cost of dragging it around everywhere?
I have been told that the second battery must be in as good condition as the main cranking battery, or the second battery will drain the first, is this correct? I was told this my a mechanic who told me that I would soon have to replace my main battery and that I would have to relace both batteries or one would drain the other.
I don't think he was trying one on me for the sale of the extra battery, this is what he believed, but is he right?
Thanks for your thoughts
PJ.
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Apr 05, 2007 at 09:21
Thursday, Apr 05, 2007 at 09:21
Agree with Wayne's comments.
If the Isolator is anything other than a "dumb" solonoid, the two batteries will be separated from each other and draining one will not affect the other.
See if you can read a brand name/model no. on the Isolator box then you can search the Web for info on it.
Mate, if you already have the dual battery system installed, why not leave it as is.
You will not incur any noticeable "penalty" in "the cost of dragging it around".
"If it aint broke, don't try to fix it".
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Reply By: drivesafe - Thursday, Apr 05, 2007 at 15:53
Thursday, Apr 05, 2007 at 15:53
Hi Paul, I don’t know about you but I would not let a barber remove teeth, just like I wouldn’t get a mechanic to give you info on automotive electrics.
If your not going to use the dual battery set up, do as you planned and remove the rear battery but I would also suggest disconnecting the dual battery controller from the cranking battery, otherwise it will just be sitting there eating up power when the motor is off.
You don’t have to remove the DB controller, just make sure it’s no longer powered.
Cheers.
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