gregdiscovery
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looking for a split charge system that doesn't cost a ton. have seen the t-max at a reasonable price. has any one got one and are they any good?
t-max split charge system any good?
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MM4x4 had em on special. Never used one though.
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post a link.
Xeng split charge has worked well for me and others. £45. A highly rated relay means that charge is not restricted. what are you running to require a split charge? and what rateing is your alternator?
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Xeng split charge has worked well for me and others. £45. A highly rated relay means that charge is not restricted. what are you running to require a split charge? and what rateing is your alternator?
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i have this system in me 90 and it works really well.
you can also draw power from both batterys when winching if ya want.
easy to fit.tried 2 others b4 this one
you can also draw power from both batterys when winching if ya want.
easy to fit.tried 2 others b4 this one
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I have it & use a National Luna monitor with it-top notch
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I would be very wary of the x-eng relay rating, its a little "generous" tbh. Would be fine to just charge a second battery run aux lights etc, but not good enough for a winch "imo", its only rated at 100 AMP.
The T-max system "basically" uses a winch relay / solenoid, so it "should" be up to what ever job you throw at it.
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where'd you get 100A from ? - it's rated at 180A continuous - which is more than enough to charge any vehicle battery - most vehicle alts aren't rated at much more than 100A anyways
hi
300tdi i bought has a T max split charge system don't know if got a fault or is wired wrongly as i don't have instructions - anyone got a copy.
As i understand it it should link batteries after after 5 mins but it seems to do it straight away - which if main battery is OK i suppose is fair.
But main problem seems to be that batteries are permanently linked so twice now i have flattened both - thinking i was "safe" and could link batteries and get my self started if i flattened main one etc
First happened while camping just running a fridge but flattened both. second was after heavy winching although i had engine ticking over - its a beast of a thing i inherited as well (champion 15000) again no instructions but presume its going to use some oomph.
Tested batteries with volt meter ( but really i am far from competent in electric dept) both read 12.5v when charged. Charging seems to be 14.2 v approx which i believe is ok.
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I think its possibly wired wrongly anyone got any ideas??
found another link with similar problems - anyone else?
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=35789&st=0
300tdi i bought has a T max split charge system don't know if got a fault or is wired wrongly as i don't have instructions - anyone got a copy.
As i understand it it should link batteries after after 5 mins but it seems to do it straight away - which if main battery is OK i suppose is fair.
But main problem seems to be that batteries are permanently linked so twice now i have flattened both - thinking i was "safe" and could link batteries and get my self started if i flattened main one etc
First happened while camping just running a fridge but flattened both. second was after heavy winching although i had engine ticking over - its a beast of a thing i inherited as well (champion 15000) again no instructions but presume its going to use some oomph.
Tested batteries with volt meter ( but really i am far from competent in electric dept) both read 12.5v when charged. Charging seems to be 14.2 v approx which i believe is ok.
.
I think its possibly wired wrongly anyone got any ideas??
found another link with similar problems - anyone else?
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=35789&st=0
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My solenoid kicks in after 10 seconds and charges both batteries permanently.
The overide switch links the batts for discharging ie winching.
The overide automatically goes back to manual after a set time that I can't remember.
Both batts receive a 14v charge.
I can look at my wiring tomorrow if you want...
The overide switch links the batts for discharging ie winching.
The overide automatically goes back to manual after a set time that I can't remember.
Both batts receive a 14v charge.
I can look at my wiring tomorrow if you want...
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