Split charge relay

corblimey · Post by **corblimey** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:26 am

Hi all

Do you think this would be suitable for a split charing system http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Amp-12V-24V- ... dZViewItem

Or would you consider it over kill?

Yamaha · Post by **Yamaha** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:48 am

CB - I would say a definate overkill !!

I would have thought the 180A one from them (item 250084723781) would be a good bet.

There are lots on eBay claiming amazing current handling, and using Lucar push connectors. I would only be happy with studs and nuts for the switching circuit - Lucars can come off too easily for my liking.

Mike

corblimey · Post by **corblimey** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:02 am

Hi Yamaha

So I'd be being silly to even consider this and it would be considered not serious as a suitable solution?

dp bradford · Post by **dp bradford** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:41 am

I've just ordered one of the 180 amp ones (ebay number 320082696439) to replace the rather undersized 15 amp one fitted to my Freda. Not surprisingly it's burned out

Vanmanerik · Post by **Vanmanerik** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:55 pm

Everything you require for £15 Ebay item 220081164817

Yamaha · Post by **Yamaha** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:07 pm

Hi CB

No, not silly - just a waste of money - you pays your money, you takes your choice!
Even the 180A one is over rated, in my opinion - more like 100A.

Your one is more for big amplifier systems, where there is a large inductive load when switched on - but I do think a lot of the smaller types advertised have a very over estimated current handling spec.

Mike

corblimey · Post by **corblimey** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:18 pm

I don't think I was making my point very clearly. In my first post I was being silly and not serious

Good job I don't make my living as a comedian

What a whooper that relay is.

I've been look for Smart starts on Oz Ebay but it still works out cheaper to buy direct from Redarc. They quoted me $120 au.

Vanmanerik · Post by **Vanmanerik** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:30 pm

There is a really good source of DIY Split Charge Installation information here http://www.kampenwagen.co.uk/split%20charge%20relay.htm

Yamaha · Post by **Yamaha** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:41 pm

That Aussie Smartstart is a nice looking bit of kit - about £42 delivered, I seem to remember - shame they're so far away!!

Mike

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