Re: alternator, split charge etc.

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
J

jamsan

Guest
I have a system installed which uses a small relay to operate a high amp
relay called a "Coil Hersey" relay which is very reliable.
the coil is made in USA.

Mr.Nice. <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I've fitted a new alternator (was almost a year ago now)
> It has the usual terminals on the back and one for a rev counter.
>
> I'm thinking of using a relay to split-charge to a second battery (for
> lighting and other gubbins).
>
> Question is, is there a connection I can use that is only live when
> the engine is running? so I can use this to trigger the charge relay.
>
> I don't mean an ignition live as this is live before the engine is
> started.
>
> Second question, Most relays I see around are 30 or 40amp. will this
> be suitable for a split charge relay with a 65amp alternator? Logic
> tells me to use a 65amp or more relay.
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
> --
> _________________________________________
> www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
> 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
> (3,000 rivets flying in close formation)
> _________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ................................................................
> Posted via TITANnews - Uncensored Newsgroups Access
> >>>> at http://www.TitanNews.com <<<<

> -=Every Newsgroup - Anonymous, UNCENSORED, BROADBAND Downloads=-
>



 
see this wiring system that I have and works fine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/Landy1973/dual_batt.jpg
James

jamsan <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have a system installed which uses a small relay to operate a high amp
> relay called a "Coil Hersey" relay which is very reliable.
> the coil is made in USA.
>
> Mr.Nice. <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I've fitted a new alternator (was almost a year ago now)
> > It has the usual terminals on the back and one for a rev counter.
> >
> > I'm thinking of using a relay to split-charge to a second battery (for
> > lighting and other gubbins).
> >
> > Question is, is there a connection I can use that is only live when
> > the engine is running? so I can use this to trigger the charge relay.
> >
> > I don't mean an ignition live as this is live before the engine is
> > started.
> >
> > Second question, Most relays I see around are 30 or 40amp. will this
> > be suitable for a split charge relay with a 65amp alternator? Logic
> > tells me to use a 65amp or more relay.
> >
> >
> > Regards.
> > Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
> > --
> > _________________________________________
> > www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
> > 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
> > (3,000 rivets flying in close formation)
> > _________________________________________
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ................................................................
> > Posted via TITANnews - Uncensored Newsgroups Access
> > >>>> at http://www.TitanNews.com <<<<

> > -=Every Newsgroup - Anonymous, UNCENSORED, BROADBAND Downloads=-
> >

>
>



 
Back
Top