12 volt Power setup

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 12:48
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I want to set my 12volt Auxillary power up the best way possible based on my needs.

I have two Aux batteries one is charged directly from the alternator isolated via a redarc. The other is charged from the alternator useing a CTEK DC>DC battery charger. Both are separated IE: Are not in paralel. I want to introduced solar charging to these but not sure on the best way to set this up.

I,d be interested in any comments on best way to setup this up. Ive been told best is too set these batteries up in pararal as follows.
Alternator > CTEK > Battery 1 > Battery 2 then run a cable from battery 2 to solar panel regulator. Thias apparanntly then ensures both batteries simultaneously received charge from solar

Ive tried to locate a good Auto electrican in Sydney whom also understands solar for advice in setting up and installation to no avail so I may as well install it myself. Problem is as mentioned I do not know the best way to set this up.

Appreciate any comments

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