Projecta Dual Battery System

MikeW

BIL has had two replaced under warranty in two years don't know how the one is going

Hope that helps

Regards

Oldpop

Have you considered a (Aussie made) GSL isolator?

Have a look at ebay Item # 190331124525

150 amp electronic unit, start price $135, Buy-it-now $145 + postage..

I've been using one of these for several years, with no issues...

Good value, I reckon;-))

Regards, Ed C

:)

Mike,
You can't beat a Redarc isolator (Aussie) for engineering simplicity and reliability.
Get one as I did on Ebay item No. 170377793564 for just $89.95
Australian dealer.

Another vote for the Redarc. Derek who adverstises on the site does good deals also. But get some good quality cable from your local auto sparkie or battery joint and get them to crimp your ends after your have worked out exactly how much you need. Job done.

Redarc again.

Their product support is outstanding. Mine failed at about 2.5 years old (warranty is 2 years). I rang them to ask about getting it fixed, no problems they said, send it back to us, we'll test it.

I posted it on a Tuesday and a brand new one arrived in the mail Friday, no charge. New one is three years old and going strong.

Jim.

Another vote for Redarc and no voltage drop
Projecta everything is cheap dodgy seriously over priced like Bushranger
Bushranger air comp $220 identical unit Supercheap $79

I don't know anything about the Projecta gear but do note that they package it with all the wiring, connectors etc that you'll need. The cost of this is significant.

My only criticism of the Redarc is that after you turn off the vehicle, the relay continues to consume power until the starting battery drops to 12.5V. I'm not interested in running the battery down this far for no benefit - a waste of electrons and it will shorten battery life. You can overcome it by installing a relay in the negative lead of the Redarc, so it only works when the IGN is on.

I've got the Projecta 150 amp dual battery system (and so have a couple of mates). Its only been installed about 6 months but so far no issues. It is mounted near the rear firewall immediately under the bonnet (if that makes sense) so hopefully drowning it in water crossings wont be an issue.
Main reason I went with Projecta was everything is in the kit including fuses, cable etc. so the installation was very straightforward - even for me!


Steve

I went with the redarc system about 5 years ago in my 86 4runner and never had any problems (just sold it).
I remember reading the forums at the time and was impressed by the positive feedback even back then.
A simple system but pretty effective

Hi Mike,

I put a Projecta 150 Amp model in my NS Pajero a few months back. The bracket for it is bolted to the battery cradle. I bought it in Broken Hill after my expensive TJM "DBS" system failed at Cameron Corner, killing my 2nd battery. I bought the Pojecta box from the Kiwozzie 4x4 in Broken Hill after the owner (can't remember is name, but a really nice young bloke) said he runs them in his comp trucks and family wagon (Patrol) without any issues.

I have had no problems with mine and the thing I liked about it was that it was one box with a few and so anyone can install or replace if it dies and they seem to be widely available, even outback. I am sure I only paid around $150 + fitting of $75 which included a good 40 minutes trying to revive the TJM system.

It's easy to see if there is power to the box (red light), if the batteries are connected for charging (blue light), and to connect the batteries push the button marked"PUSH" and a green light comes on. So easy, even SWMBO can figure it out!

Good Luck

Ben

Hi all,

Thanks for all your feedback, I think I'll price the Redarc isolator .

Cheers Wilko

Gday Mike,
Ive got the 150ammp projecta in my disco and its been running for 3 yrs,never missed a beat or flattened a battery.I wont say its better or worse than any others but easy to install and simple to operate,wouldnt hesitste to get another 1Cheers Ean