More Praise for Redarc and a tip for Redarc users
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 22:34
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Bill D
My Redarc SB112 battery isolator packed up after 2 and a bit years of continuous use. I took it to Redarc who posted me a new one within 24 hours, even though the original was out of warranty.
Tip - when I'm not using a second battery, I now remove the 50A fuse between the Redarc and the cranking battery. This isolates the Redarc so it's not continually working when I don't need it. Of course, you have to remember to put the fuse back when needed.
Reply By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 22:44
Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 22:44
Bill
a good advertisment to buy Aussie brand stuff.
top stuff Redarc,cheers.
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Reply By: Mick O - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 23:23
Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 23:23
Yep agree Bill (and Mark). I'm just finishing my appraisal of the Redarc units I've purchased fior the Ute build (SB112 (dumbed down), the BMS1215 and the BCDC1220). Good products and excellent back-up by a good Australian owned company.
A happy and safe Xmas to you all. Mick
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Reply By: Member - Alastair D (NSW) - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 08:09
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 08:09
Bill,
If you put in a relay that disconnects the earth line to the SB12 when the ignition is off it then means it all happens automatically and no memory recall is required. This is better for we older folk!.
It also means you do not have the drain of the SB12 until the voltage reaches the cutoff level. The isolation is instant.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Bill D - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:03
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:03
Thanks, Alastair
Well picked re us older folk. I may follow your thoughtful advice, but I'm now torn between the KISS principle, which would mean leaving it as it is, and your solution to the deficiencies of my ageing brain.
Best wishes
Bill
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Follow Up By: Who was that again? (Vic) - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 16:59
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 16:59
Alistair that is a heck of a lot better than the other way as it will keep the battery charged. I can't think why you would only use a 50 amp fuse when you have a 100 amp Redarc. I always try to ensure
mine is ready to bump up the starter battery if necessary as it was three weeks ago.
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Follow Up By: Bill D - Thursday, Dec 23, 2010 at 09:36
Thursday, Dec 23, 2010 at 09:36
Hello John
See my reply below re keeping the aux. battery charged.
The reason for the 50A fuse is that I'd like it to blow if the current gets to that high level. I don't want that sort of current going into my aux. batteries. As you'd expect, it hasn't blown yet and I'm getting a clamping ammeter for Christmas, so I'll be able to see just what is going through the Redarc without disconnecting everything.
Cheers
Bill
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Reply By: anglepole - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:41
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:41
Nice to hear a few good words on an Australian product.
I am not sure your tip about disconnecting the charging of the auxiliary battery. You may prevent wear and tear on the Redarc; but you
well could be taking your aux battery to an early grave.
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Follow Up By: Bill D - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 13:43
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 13:43
Yes, good point, Anglepole
I should have explained that neither of my two auxiliary batteries is permanently in the Prado. One lives in our little caravan and the other is in a box which gets put in the Prado when we're tenting it in country too rough for the van.
I try to keep them both in good condition by regularly topping them up at home with a Projecta battery charger.
Cheers
Bill
PS - The last time I was at THE anglepole, it was 40-something degrees and it was winter.
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Monday, Dec 20, 2010 at 08:19
Monday, Dec 20, 2010 at 08:19
Our Redarc isolator has been permanently hooked up for 7yrs now and still going strong.
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